Roman Ring Key - Pewter

Product Description: This Roman Ring Key is made from lead-free pewter and is an exact reproduction. The ring size can be changed to make it larger or smaller. The Ring Key is supplied in a presentation box together with a card providing historical information.

Information: This is an exact reproduction of an Ancient Roman ring key.

Ring keys like this were a Roman innovation. The wearing of these rings was a sign of status and suggested the wearer had valuable assets or money locked away. The rings were made from bronze or iron or a combination of the two. The original of this key can be seen in the Corinium Museum, Cirencester.