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Large Medieval Bronze Door Key with Animal Heads on Handle Large Medieval Bronze Door Key with Animal Heads on Handle Large Medieval Bronze Door Key with Animal Heads on Handle
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LOT 1860

Large Medieval Bronze Door Key with Animal Heads on Handle

11TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.

4 in. (61.9 grams, 10.3 cm).

Comprising a tubular-section shank, circular bow with lateral beast-heads, large rectangular bit with clefts and grooved wards. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Gloucestershire, UK.

Literature

Cf. Medieval Catalogue, London Museum Catalogues: No.7, 1940, p.XXIX, nos.18.

CONDITION
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LOT 1860

Large Medieval Bronze Door Key with Animal Heads on Handle

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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