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LOT 1909

Large Medieval Bronze Door Key

15TH CENTURY A.D.

4 in. (62.4 grams, 10 cm).

With circular bow, hollow D-section shank with collar at one end, toothed cut wards. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired UK art market after 2000.
Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Literature

Cf. Ward-Perkins, J.B., London Museum Medieval Catalogue, London, 1940, pl.XXX, for similar examples.

CONDITION
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LOT 1909

Large Medieval Bronze Door Key

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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