Ancient Roman Bronze, Nice big key Ring (No Reserve Price)
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A rare Bronze Big Roman Key Ring dating to 1–3 AD from the Oud-Romeins culture, weighing 28.86 g.
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Description from the seller
A rare large Roman keyring from 1-3 AD.
Very nice piece & heavy
It is also said that the key was invented by Theodorus of Samos in the 6th century BC. The Romans invented metal locks and keys and the system of security provided by wards. Affluent Romans often kept their valuables in secure locked boxes within their households, and wore the keys as rings on their fingers.
Weight: 28.86 grams
Height: 30.2 mm
Wide: 24.2 mm
Inside Diameter: 17.1 x 16.5
Material: Bronze
T.N. Pollio
See images for your own impression.
Own private collection inherited from grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s.
No shipping to the USA.
A rare large Roman keyring from 1-3 AD.
Very nice piece & heavy
It is also said that the key was invented by Theodorus of Samos in the 6th century BC. The Romans invented metal locks and keys and the system of security provided by wards. Affluent Romans often kept their valuables in secure locked boxes within their households, and wore the keys as rings on their fingers.
Weight: 28.86 grams
Height: 30.2 mm
Wide: 24.2 mm
Inside Diameter: 17.1 x 16.5
Material: Bronze
T.N. Pollio
See images for your own impression.
Own private collection inherited from grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s.
No shipping to the USA.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
Nice big key, Bronze
Century/ Timeframe
1-3 AD
Acquired from
Inherited
Total weight
28.86 g
Year acquired
1985
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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