Key (2) - Keys, 17th century, Venice

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Paul Wullems
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He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

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Description from the seller

Original and distinctive pair of ancient wrought iron and bronze keys, handmade.
Oval heads with pinnacles, turned capitals, shafts with two female fittings, with wide milled and grooved teeth.
All parts are joined using the ancient technique of copper brazing.
Generally used for doors or large chests.
Complete in their original state, with their splendid natural brown patinas.
The indicated measurements are the maximum observed.

Venice, 18th century / 1700
Height max. 11 cm.
Width max. 3.5 cm.
Thickness max. 1 cm.
Weight, 82 g.

Insured shipment with trackable express courier.

Original and distinctive pair of ancient wrought iron and bronze keys, handmade.
Oval heads with pinnacles, turned capitals, shafts with two female fittings, with wide milled and grooved teeth.
All parts are joined using the ancient technique of copper brazing.
Generally used for doors or large chests.
Complete in their original state, with their splendid natural brown patinas.
The indicated measurements are the maximum observed.

Venice, 18th century / 1700
Height max. 11 cm.
Width max. 3.5 cm.
Thickness max. 1 cm.
Weight, 82 g.

Insured shipment with trackable express courier.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
82 g
Iron type
Wrought iron
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Bronze, Copper, Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750
Title additional information
Keys, 17th century, Venice
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Objects sold
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