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LOT 1786
Large Medieval Bronze Door Key with Lozenge-Shaped Handle
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]
ProvenanceFound 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.
Cf. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no. LEIC-852296, also found Hinckley, in 2006.
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LOT 1786
Large Medieval Bronze Door Key with Lozenge-Shaped Handle
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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