Key to the City, New York, U.S.A.

Key to the City, New York, U.S.A.

Maker unknown

Registration number

1087998

Artist/maker

Maker unknown

Title

Key to the City, New York, U.S.A.

Medium

metal

Dimensions (H x W x D)

15 x 5.1 cm

Inscriptions

along barrel: MAYOR JOHN V. LINDSAY on barrel lock: Crest of the City of New York

Credit line

City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

Keywords

Diplomatic relations, Key to the City, New York, U.S.A., United States of America

Summary

Gold coloured metal key, with inscription along barrel and the New York City crest on barrel lock. Facsimile of the key made in 1812 for the door of City Hall, New York.