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CHAMBERLAIN KEY

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Icon Room


About this object

Handle of ormolu key is shaped like the Russian Imperial double headed eagle, cast and beautifully both front and back. On the breast of the eagle is the cipher of Catherine II. Eagle rests on a globe with a feather like decoration at each side. Stem is reeded lengthwise and has a garland of leaves twined about it. Portion to turn the lock is X shaped.

Object name:
CHAMBERLAIN KEY
Made from:
Gilt metal
Made in:
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date made:
1762-1796
Size:
19.9 × 7 cm (7 7/8 × 2 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.16
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973