Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century

Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century

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Large Wrought Iron Warded Key, 13th - 14th century 

 

"Chosen by Charlie" - a piece selected by young Charlie Hall.  

A large and  very early hand-forged wrought iron warded key with a large circular bow, solid stem and pierced bit of usual stepped form extended beyond the shank. The key retains an untouched surface with good age and wear consistent with its significant age.

The complex warded bit was individually forged to correspond with the internal wards of its original lock, typical of the security systems used before the widespread adoption of more sophisticated lock mechanisms. Keys of this type were made for important domestic doors, cupboards or chests.

Probably English

Measuring: Approx 19 cm  (7.5")

13th to 14th century 

Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Large Wrought Iron Warded Key 13th / 14th century
Chosen by Charlie