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LOT 0308
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.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Pall, M., Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, item 5494, for type.
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LOT 0308
Very Large Medieval Bronze Key
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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