Add to albumThese keys date from between the 16th and 18th century. They are from Wick (left), Falkland Palace in Fife (second left) and Dryburgh Abbey in Berwickshire (centre). The two on the right of the photograph are from an unknown location.
The leftmost key is made of brass. The key second from the right is made of steel and is engraved with flowers and inscribed 'PRINCESS AMELIA' and 'G.R.' below a crown. The rightmost key is inscribed 'M.I.S. 1627' and is inlaid with brass.
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- Online ID: 000-190-002-297-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.MJ 66
- Date: 1627
16th - 18th century
16th - 18th century
16th - 18th century
16th - 18th century
Between the 16th and 18th century
- Material: Brass
Brass. Inscription: M.I.S. / 1627
Steel. Inscription: PRINCESS AMELIA / G.R. below a crown
Key
Key
Key
Key
Key
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- What: Key
Key
Key
Key
Key
- Subject: Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
- Who: Princess Amelia
- Where: Scotland, Berwickshire, Dryburgh Abbey
Scotland, Caithness, Wick
Scotland, Fife, Falkland Palace
- Event:
- Description: Brass key from Wick, Caithness, 16th - 18th century
Key from Falkland Palace, Fife, 16th - 18th century
Key from Dryburgh Abbey, Berwickshire, 16th - 18th century
Steel key engraved with flowers and inscribed "PRINCESS AMELIA" and "G.R." below a crown, 16th - 18th century
Key inscribed M.I.S. 1627 and inlaid with brass
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