Roman — Roman
Key, ring key
A complete, copper alloy lever lock rotary ring key. S-shaped bit with four teeth; piped cylindrical shaft; ring with incised lateral raised moulding and rectangular raised face.
Rotary key-rings were a convenient way of carrying around keys as pockets were unknown. They are relatively common finds in Roman Britain, and a selection of types from Colchester can be seen in Crummy 1981, 84, fig 89.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 2011
- Object name:
- key, ring key
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Roman
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 24 mm, H (teeth) 4 mm, H 24 mm, DM 20 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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