Images A and B show iron keys that were used in either door locks, a padlocks, or hasp locks. Images C and D are both spigot keys. They opened a cylindrical lock like that shown in Image E. This kind of lock was typically used to secure small barrels of liquor in taverns. The remaining images show keyhole escutcheons (F-G) and keyhole covers (H-I). Although all of these served a decorative purpose, they also functioned as protection for doors, especially those on the exterior of a building.

Keywords

Household/Structural, Hardware

AAS Catalog Number

A. 2005-602-32-3-1, B. 2005-602-80-3-6, C. 2004-666-23-3-19, D. 2008-649-49-3-6, E. 2008-649-49-3-7, F. 2004-666-32-3-18, G. 2004-666-51-3-3, H. 2005-602-82-3-8, I. 2007-481-63-3-2

General Provenience

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