Key

Object Name:

Key

Object ID:

1994.511.22

Description:

Keys, pair, from Hopkinton, NH, Jail. Longer one has FP171a in red on side of shank. Shorter one has FP171b.
FP171a: Cast steel barrel key. Oval bow. Shank has straight increasing taper from bow to a series of decorative grooves, where shank becomes straight cylinder. Shank diameter: 0.53". Cylinder at end: 0.3" deep x about 0.4" diameter. From bit end, bit is S-shaped. Bit and shank: 1.8" high. Bit 1.2" long. T-shaped slots in bit. Open end of slot faces bow on top curve of bit. Other slot faces opposite direction. Couple of lengthwise ridges built into bit. Small bulge on side of bow opposite shank.

FP171b: Cast steel barrel key. Oval bow handle with slight bulge in rim opposite shank. From side of bow, shank has straight increasing taper that leads to series of decorative grooves. On other side of grooves, shank is straight cylinder. Diameter of cylinder: 0.5". Diameter of opening at end: 0.34". Cylinder depth: 1.93". From end of key at barrel, bit is reverse S-shape. Height of bit and shank: 1.38". Length of bit: 0.9". L-shaped slot on top curve of bit that opens toward front. On lower portion of bit is T-shaped slot that opens toward bow. Couple of lengthwise ridges built into bit. Sides of shank near bow are flattened. Number "4" stamped on each side of shank in flattened areas.

Material:

Metal
Iron
Steel

Dimensions:

W-2.1 L-6.6 D-0.7 inches

Subjects:

Keys (Hardware), Jails