chamberlain's key
- Museum number
- 1888,1201.34
- Description
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Bronze gilt chamberlain's key for George III; bow: openwork, two-colour gilding, with repeated monogram enclosed within foliate scroll, surmounted by crown, with additional beaded arch above; solid stem: balustered, rose at end; bit: floral designs, pierced with straight slits.
- Production date
- 1760-1776
- Dimensions
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Length: 14 centimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- The post of Lord Chamberlain was held by ten different officials during George III’s long reign. For a list of them, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Chamberlain .
- Location
- On display (G46/dc18)
- Acquisition date
- 1888
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1888,1201.34