Key
ca. 1613-1665 (made)
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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.
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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. |
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Accession number | M.5-1964 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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