Iron key ring from a plantation in North Carolina

Unidentified · late 18th - mid 19th century

Iron key ring, possibly belonging to an overseer, excavated from a plantation in North Carolina. The keys are on an iron circle with 3 small keys and 2 large keys. The keys have a circular ring on top to attach to the key holder. Each key has one or two notch locks which are often referred to as master keys.