Loading, please wait...

Stuart Period Bronze and Iron Combination Padlock Stuart Period Bronze and Iron Combination Padlock Stuart Period Bronze and Iron Combination Padlock
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 1982

Stuart Period Bronze and Iron Combination Padlock

17TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 in. (67 grams, 40 mm).

A cylindrical keyless letter-combination padlock composed of four rotatable discs joined by a bow shackle above; the discs each bearing eleven letters in punched letter type.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Berkshire, UK, gentleman collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Literature

See The Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id. PUBLIC-3BA66D, for an earlier example.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.

Live Bidding

LOT 1982

Stuart Period Bronze and Iron Combination Padlock

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • Persian Fruit Wood Sherbet Spoons
    Persian Fruit Wood Sherbet Spoons
    Late 19th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £416

    Three carved wooden spoons comprising: one with scaphoid bowl and openwork handle with tulip-shaped flowers and foliage; one with shallow scooped bowl, openwork handle with looped tendrils; one with scaphoid bowl and rectangular handle with chip-carved detailing, black and red ornament. 24 grams total, 18-21.4 cm



    Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Chinese Style Enamelled Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant Necklace
    Chinese Style Enamelled Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant Necklace
    20th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

    Comprising an oval pendant set with a red cabochon, enamelled flower above, reverse with Chinese stamp for 'silver', clasp ring hallmarked 925. 23 grams, 54 cm



    From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Post Medieval Jews Harp and Key Group
    Post Medieval Jews Harp and Key Group
    17th-20th century AD.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £7

    Comprising two Jews harps, keys, fobs and other items. 253 grams total, 23-77 mm



    Found Suffolk, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list