medieval padlock key

[Arctica]

I found this push key for medieval padlock from little lake side field.






These kinds of keys and locks are from the 14th century and they are common finds in archeological digs in medieval cities and fortresses. However I found this key from Finnish countryside, which makes it very rare and unusual find.

Here are some references :
Padlock, push key/ward spring - Padlock, push key/ward spring - Historical locks

Padlock, push key/ward spring - Padlock, push key/ward spring - Historical locks

-A-

 

[joe_dirt]

I don't know anything about medieval padlocks, or their keys, but that seems like a really cool find to me.

 

[garryson]

Cool key, real nice find!

 

[g-olden years]

Wow! That item is fascinating! Congrats on finding it! Have fun! Andi

 

[vpnavy]

Regarless of what it ends up being - it is a real nice find Arctica!

 

[CRUSADER]

Now that I haven't seen before, very cool & complete!

I have seen some Scandinavian keys but not like that.

 

[Aquila]

Nice find my friend

 

[dig kzoo]

Very cool!

 

[Infowarrior]

Awesome!! I would not have known what it was!!

HH

 

[jewelerguy]

amazing

 

[CoilyGirl]

Very nice piece!

 

[HISPAN]

Very interesting and nice!

 

[prolab69]

odd, but yet interesting.