Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ironwork, Room 114b

Key

ca. 1613-1665 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This key was a pass key enabling access to one of the royal parks or palaces. The inscription probably refers to Thomas 5th Lord Wentworth (1613-1665), a gentleman of the Bedchamber to Charles II.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Steel, engraved
Brief description
Pass key, steel, engraved, possibly by Michael Bastzin, England, ca. 1613-1665
Physical description
Key of steel with the inscription 'LORD WENTWORTH' engraved.
Marks and inscriptions
LORD WENTWORTH (Probably refers to Thomas 5th Lord Wentworth (1613-1665), a gentleman of the Bedchamber to Charles II)
Gallery label
17. PASS KEY, steel, engraved, England; c. 1613-65 Possibly by Michael Bastzin, locksmith to King Charles II (1660-85) The inscription LORD WENTWORTH refers to Thomas, Fifth Lord Wentworth (1613-65), a Gentleman of the Bedchamber to King Charles II. The key was designed to open the gates in one of the Royal parks or palaces. Museum No. M.5-1964(07/1994)
Object history
The inscription LORD WENTWORTH refers to Thomas, Fifth Lord Wentworth (1613-65), a Gentleman of the Bedchamber to King Charles II. The key was designed to open the gates in one of the Royal parks or palaces.
Summary
This key was a pass key enabling access to one of the royal parks or palaces. The inscription probably refers to Thomas 5th Lord Wentworth (1613-1665), a gentleman of the Bedchamber to Charles II.
Collection
Accession number
M.5-1964

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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