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LOT 1034
Large Roman Bronze Key
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (40.9 grams, 75 mm).
Latchlifter-type comprising a broad shank and thick suspension ring, cut wards to the perpendicular bit. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A79.
Cf. Pall, M., Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, item 4576, for type.
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