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LOT 1969
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
MEDIEVAL BRONZE KEY
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (14.3 grams, 97 mm).
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (14.3 grams, 97 mm).
Push-key type comprising an oval looped bow with two pairs of lateral loops, lentoid-section shank with lateral casting seams, square bit with cruciform void, three of the four corners opened. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Pall, M., Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, items 258, 2896, 6500, 6234, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
