Summary
This key was excavated at Casselden Place in 2003. It would have been used to open a valve, such as on a gas lamp.
Homewares.
Numerous crockery pieces were found all over the Little Lon site. Crockery gives us a glimpse of everyday life in Melbourne in the 1880s. In the houses around Little Lon, residents used decorated crockery. Most pieces were cheap earthenware or stoneware, yet provided colour and cheer. Only a few could afford to buy matching sets, and most china was probably acquired second-hand. Some were once expensive pieces. Householders mixed and matched their crockery from the great range of mass-produced designs available. 'Blue and white' and the 'willow' pattern, was the most popular choice and was produced by English potteries from 1790.
Physical Description
An ornate turn key that has been encrusted. It would have been used to open a valve, such as a gas lamp.
Physical Description
ORNATE TURN KEY - PROBABLY TO OPEN A VALVE OF SOME KIND (GAS LAMP?)
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Context Number
1.178
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Site
Australia, Victoria, H7822-1209, Casselden Place, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
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Maximum dimensions
55 mm (Length), 29 mm (Width), 19 mm (Height)
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