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Drop escutcheons

Scope note

Key plates with a pivoting pendant attached that drops to cover the keyhole. DITTRI

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300033603

Broader Terms used

key plates (finish hardware)

Equivalent Terms used

drop escutcheon

Created

13yrs ago

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