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Key with double monogram JM and a marquess's crown
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The iron pin or through keys (BK-NM-678/79) are cast from the same mold. NM-679 is gilded and has a bow, which is partially broken. The finely worked key bow fits the cross and strip decoration of the lock, the shank is openwork, the keyhole has the shape of a double monogram JM surrounded by vine work with a marquess crown (five fleurons).
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSleutel met dubbelmonogram JM en een markiezenkroon. c. 1675 - c. 1700. John Wilkes (slotenmaker). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.