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Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
1150-1400 A.D.
4 in. (65 grams, 10 cm).
A substantial London type VI key of the lozenge bow circle type, with lozenge-shaped terminal with four circular drilled holes, one near each corner; small circular, hollow protrusion at its furthest end and a slightly raised collar at the top of the stem; the stem sub-circular and with a large rectangular indented bit with linear depression running along its longest edge, bisected by two smaller depressions; a further depression in its short, upper edge. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found near Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK, circa 2005.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no. LEIC-852296, also found Hinckley, in 2006.
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