Antique Roman-Bronze folding keychain - 40 mm - 1st/3rd centuries AD - great patina Metal Keyring - 40 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Roman bronze folding key pendant dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, measuring 40 × 20 × 3 mm and weighing 8.99 g, with a nice patina, acquired in 2004 in Vienna from a private collection and in very good used condition.
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During the Early Roman Empire, a new type of key emerged, like this one—complex and intricate, often forming strange angles and zigzags, some with interwoven notches and peculiar shapes with holes. They were inserted horizontally into the lock with the tips upward, moving laterally to release the bolt.
Since Romans did not have pockets in their tunics, the keys were small enough to occasionally fit on a finger like a ring, with a dual purpose: not only decorative but also for practical use, especially if the bearer was in charge of a storehouse, a room with treasures, a coffer with valuable objects, or a safe.
Material: bronze / Nice patina
Condition: Very good / Usable / see photos
Date: Roman - 1st - 3rd century AD.
Dimensions: overall size 40 x 20 x 3 mm.
Weight: 8.99
Condition: very good, --No repairs or alterations..
Use the images to form your own opinion.
Authenticity is fully guaranteed.
Origin:
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna (Austria) at the Art & Antiques market.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are processed.
No shipments outside the EU.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
The seller guarantees that they acquired this piece legally.
Catawiki has seen documentation proving this provenance.
1815/CONCOR 10
During the Early Roman Empire, a new type of key emerged, like this one—complex and intricate, often forming strange angles and zigzags, some with interwoven notches and peculiar shapes with holes. They were inserted horizontally into the lock with the tips upward, moving laterally to release the bolt.
Since Romans did not have pockets in their tunics, the keys were small enough to occasionally fit on a finger like a ring, with a dual purpose: not only decorative but also for practical use, especially if the bearer was in charge of a storehouse, a room with treasures, a coffer with valuable objects, or a safe.
Material: bronze / Nice patina
Condition: Very good / Usable / see photos
Date: Roman - 1st - 3rd century AD.
Dimensions: overall size 40 x 20 x 3 mm.
Weight: 8.99
Condition: very good, --No repairs or alterations..
Use the images to form your own opinion.
Authenticity is fully guaranteed.
Origin:
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna (Austria) at the Art & Antiques market.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are processed.
No shipments outside the EU.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
The seller guarantees that they acquired this piece legally.
Catawiki has seen documentation proving this provenance.
1815/CONCOR 10
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Antique Roman-Bronze folding keychain - 40 mm - 1st/3rd centuries AD - great patina
Century/timeframe
1º al 3º DC
Colour
Bronze, Green
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2004
Material
Metal
Country acquired from
Austria
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Height
40 mm
Width
25 mm
Depth
3 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
