Cast Iron Gardeners Keys by Gardman

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The best-photographed example on the PAS database is shown below, but this does not have an end-on view showing details of the bit. It is always useful to take as many angles as you can, as these keys can be difficult to reconstruct from limited views. Winchester type B The other common type of copper-alloy key recorded on the PAS database is a large key known as the London type VI key. These keys are what most people visualize and think of when we talk about old antique keys. Some people call them skeleton keys, but they are not always true skeleton master keys that can open every door in a building. {More on that in a bit!}

The finger-ring part is usually quite simple, with little decoration. The stem runs along the finger, and the bit also lies flat along the finger; the ring would clearly have had to be removed from the finger to use it. The junction between stem and hoop is usually small and fragile and can often break, leaving an easily-overlooked scar. Both typologies are based on iron keys, although there are occasional examples in copper alloy. London type VI keys are the exception, being exclusively of copper alloy. What most medieval copper-alloy keys look like The bit is always quite simple, often symmetrical, sometimes uncut. They are normally made from cast copper-alloy, but can occasionally be made from folded sheet. A selection of medieval ‘casket’ keys. Left, three keys with projecting stem-tips. Top to bottom: YORYM-BA5220, SUR-213DCA, YORYM-F9FB06. Centre, three keys with hollow tips to the stem. Top to bottom: SWYOR-1E38C8 (with lozenge bow), LIN-45359F, BUC-7FCC12. Right, cast and sheet-metal keys. Top to bottom: NLM-8E3BA4 (cast, with filemarks), DENO-273694 (of folded sheet metal).It is also found with less diagnostic bow forms, such as those shown below. Small copper-alloy keys, probably of Roman date, with the bit at right angles to the plane of the handle. Left to right: SOM-391D25, HAMP-515186, NMS-AD5C44, PUBLIC-C96CA7, SF-84D6CD. The two on the left have characteristic grooved decoration on the stem. The three on the right are very similar, and there are several other examples of this type on the database. Zoomorphic handles On top of its industry-leading data protection, IronKey D300S / D300SM provides a unique serial-number and barcode printed on drive and virtual keyboard 4. Managed model Now that we understand a good bit about the different kinds of keys, it’s also helpful to have a little bit of familiarity with the different brands and manufacturers throughout history.

Antique car shows are a favorite summer past time for many people, and even car dealers, mechanics and car stores like to decorate with various old car themed memorabilia.

A key which has a small simple L-shaped bit (instead of the substantial toothed bit) is more likely to be early-medieval, such as IOW-A346E4 (illustrated below). Early-medieval keys Early and middle early-medieval keys

Lets you into the shed behind McGrubor's Wood, which is a shortcut to the deeper sections of the Temple of Ikov.On February 8, 2016, Kingston Technology Company, Inc., announced it had acquired the USB technology and assets of IronKey from Imation. [11] Solid key handles are occasionally made in the shape of animals, usually showing the head, forelegs or more of a crouching lion. The most elaborate example on the PAS database is SWYOR-F1D5D6, asymmetrically modelled with prey (a ram’s head) in the lion’s mouth. A more representative group is shown below, with the most complete example ( NLM-1E9032) retaining its iron stem and bit. Zoomorphic key handles, in the shape of crouching lions. Left to right: NLM-1E9032, BH-E96707, SF-6038E8. One thing that makes car keys collectible is there are many people who collect different types of car memorabilia. People tend to be very loyal to their favorite kinds of cars, whether they are a “Ford Person” or a “Chevy Person”.