Presentation key
Category
Silver
Date
1908
Materials
Vitreous enamel
Measurements
35 mm (Width); 125 mm (Length)
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Osterley Park and House, London
NT 772367.1
Summary
A presentation key with enamelled detachable handle, the pendant hook and finial in compartment in presentation case. The obverse of the key enamelled with the arms of the city of Hove, surmounted by a trident.
Provenance
Jersey bequest, November 1993. Given to Margaret E. Leigh Child Villiers, 7th Countes of Jersey.
Marks and inscriptions
Engraved on the reverse 'Presented to the Countess of Jersey on the occasion of the opening of the Hove Public Library 8 July 1908. Alderman Capt. Mayor A B S Fraser J P H Endacott Town Clark'