Very Large Medieval Bronze Key

14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

6 1/8 in. (142 grams, 15.6 cm).

With voided lozenge bow and pierced lugs to the edges, tubular shaft with rounded forward end, split ward with bits.

Provenance

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

Literature

Cf. Pall, M., Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, item 5494, for type.

CONDITION

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