59/231

This steel keyring is English in origin and dates from the 18th C., although the spring has been replaced at some point.
This steel keyring is English in origin and dates from the eighteenth century, although the spring has been replaced at some point. It has a hook and a swivel mechanism.

1 key ring: metal

Pre-MERL list / description – [Victoria and Albert Museum] ‘Ironwork objects for transfer to Museum of English Rural Life, Reading ... No. 12. Key-ring. Steel, with hook and swivel. English: 19th century. (the spring renewed).', MERL ‘Provisional Group Card’ form – ‘Provisional Group card for: // Date Acquired: // Group: Personal use // Negative: 60/5498 // Period: keyring // Place of Origin: Victoria & Albert Museum // Number: 59/231 V&A 12 // Complied by: date: // Typed: // 6" long [pencil sketch].’

England

1700-01-01 - 1799-12-31

Eighteenth century