I bought this key a few months ago and recently a friend of mine showed it to the director of our local museum. I had thought it might be 17th century but it turns out to be from the end of the 15th - around the 1470s or 1480s. It would have opened a coffer or box rather than a door.
Over 500 years old - I can hardly get my head around it.
What a fantastic find! A key to treasure :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic find! A key to treasure :)
ReplyDeleteJust seen your commment Helen.
ReplyDeleteThe key is gorgeous isn't it.
Bon dimanche!
Méabh