Clockwork toy key
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal.
Measurements
Key 1 - 25 mm (length), Key 2 - 36 mm (length); 23 mm (width), Key 3 - 35 mm (length); 20 mm (width)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 660690
Summary
Three metal keys. The first key is possibly for winding a clockwork item. The key has a short square shaft and a 'butterfly' top with one central hole in the top. The second key has a longer square shaft and a rounded 'butterfly' top with two holes in the top. This key is brighter silver with areas of dark tarnish. The third key is a small grey key with an oblong shaft and a rounded 'heart' top with two holes in the top, either side of the trademark.
Marks and inscriptions
On the top of key 3: 'B / MARKE'