Hi ‘prissymissy’ and welcome. That’s a fine key, is there any memory of its provenance? A lot of work has gone into it, and with no signs of wear or everyday usage. Just speculation, perhaps it was either a exam or mastership key or maybe it had a ritual or ceremonial purpose. The style of the bit seems out of context with the fineness of the bow and shaft, until its realised that the bit resolves into 3 crosses, perhaps that’s a clue…
