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LOT 0673
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,380
VIKING BRONZE DECORATED KEY
(Bronze, 30 grams, 9 cm.).
(Bronze, 30 grams, 9 cm.).
Circa 10th-11th century AD. A cast bronze key comprising a biconical shaft with loop and suspension ring at one end, openwork disc at the other, with openwork cruciform centre; the shaft with a spiral of gilded inlay.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Barker collection, formed in the 1970's; found on the Thames foreshore at Billingsgate.
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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.
