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LOT 1949
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
TUDOR PERIOD BRONZE KEY
16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (74 grams, 12.2 cm).
16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (74 grams, 12.2 cm).
Openwork bow with volute scrolls and waisted silhouette, integral suspension loop to apex, collared and balustered neck, round-section stem with bulbous finial, rectangular bit with arrow-shaped void and two side notches.
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of an EU gentleman formed around 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Pall, M., Keys and Locks: Schell Collection, Germany, 2012, pp.113-119, for keys with similar elements, and the rest of the book for discussion.
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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.
