Thursday, 10 March 2011

Escutcheon

ESCUTCHEON

–noun
1. a shield or shield-like surface on which a coat of arms is depicted.
2. an ornamental or protective plate around a keyhole, door handle, drawer pull, light switch, etc.
3. Nautical . a panel on the stern of a vessel bearing its name and port of registry.



Entangled escutcheons
Mating on the old door frame
Calling for skeleton keys
Iron twins joined at the hips
Door opening enigmas

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