In general we follow Goodall’s terminology, which is largely also followed by Egan (although Egan uses the term ‘shank’ rather than ‘stem’). The different parts of a key ( WREX-99E35C). There is no generally accepted typology for Roman copper-alloy keys or fragments, but we can flag up the major divisions. For an openwork handle (normally with three lobes) please add ‘openwork handle’ to the classification field. For a solid rectangular handle with loop, please add ‘solid rectangular handle’ to the classification field. For a handle in the shape of an animal, please add ‘zoomorphic handle’ to the classification field. For ring-keys, please add ‘ring key’ to the classification field. For anything else, or uncertain fragments, leave the classification field blank. Some of these keys appear to be regionally distinctive. Rogerson and Ashley (2012) have suggested that one type (image above, centre top) may have been produced in the Aylsham area of Norfolk; and another (image above, centre below), with lozenge bow and four circular perforations, seems to be common in the midlands, centred around Lichfield. A detailed study of the different designs of type VI keys, and their distributions, is long overdue. The characteristics of early-medieval keys are: a drop-shaped bow, tapering into the stem; an L-section bit; and a suspension loop at the far end of the bow. Any one of these is diagnostic of an early-medieval date. Some also have decoration in the Winchester style (e.g. WILT-C520E4 and DOR-6E063A), which helps to assign a precise date in the 10th century for these particular examples. Three early-medieval copper-alloy keys ( KENT-998C0D, WILT-C520E4 and DOR-6E063A). It is not particularly easy to see the L-section bits from these photographs, but the suspension loops are clear on KENT-998C0D (left, with ring) and WILT-C520E4 (centre). The ornament on WILT-C520E4 (centre) and DOR-6E063A (right) has been identified as Winchester style, with a date-range centring on the 10th century. Winchester types 1 and 2 Many of the newer cars starting in 2017 do not even require a key to turn on, which some of us who learned to drive on older cars may never quite get used to. (I’m starting to, slowly! lol)

Material: Another thing to consider is what the key is made of. Precious metals such as gold and silver are going to fetch far more than a key made of ferrous iron. Brass keys are common, but are also worth slightly more than the ones made out of iron as they will not rust and are more valuable metal at the scrap yard. Goodall dates lozenge bows found on iron keys at Winchester to no later than the 14th century (in Biddle 1990, 1007), and it is possible (but not certain) that this holds true for copper-alloy keys too. One thing that makes car keys collectible is there are many people who collect different types of car memorabilia. People tend to be very loyal to their favorite kinds of cars, whether they are a “Ford Person” or a “Chevy Person”.

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While the technology and style has changed over the years on modern car keys, one very interesting thing to think about is is pretty soon we may no longer even need them!

These barrel keys are relatively easy to identify because they have an opening at the end shaft of the key, much like a “barrel”.

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In the 1970’s, suitcases began to shift in style and design, and today many people use simply bags or rolling cases. While a suitcase key you find may be over 50 years old, these keys aren’t much different in style or shape than ones you can buy today. 6. Stringed Instrument Case Keys When Ward Perkins (1940, 134-141) established his typology of large London keys, it was the only type that was mainly found in copper alloy. It does not occur as a separate type in Goodall’s Winchester typology, presumably because none were found at Winchester. Casket keys do not fall into either Winchester or London types. For these, it is useful to use ‘casket’ in the Description field. Among Imation’s IronKey products are flash drives certified by Microsoft for Windows To Go. [16] Windows To Go is an enterprise feature of Windows 8 that enables the creation of a workspace that can be booted from a USB-connected external drive on PCs that meet Microsoft certification requirements, regardless of the operating system running on the PC. A Windows To Go product, the IronKey Workspace W300, received the Editors’ Choice accolade from PC Magazine in February 2013. [17] Products [ edit ] Secure Portable Storage [ edit ]