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Post Medieval Bronze Key with Decorated Handle Post Medieval Bronze Key with Decorated Handle Post Medieval Bronze Key with Decorated Handle
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LOT 1880

Post Medieval Bronze Key with Decorated Handle

19TH CENTURY A.D.

5 1/2 in. (84 grams, 14 cm).

Round-section shank with ribbed baluster, C-shaped arch to the bow with lanceolate openwork panels, knop finial, pierced rectangular bit. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Pall, M. Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, item 4130, for type.

CONDITION
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LOT 1880

Post Medieval Bronze Key with Decorated Handle

Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

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