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Nice Roman Bronze Key browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives:Regional Art:Ancient World:Roman: Pre AD 1000: Item # 478928
Janus Antiquities By Appointment New Jersey (330) 612-3957 Guest Book SOLD |
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This is a very typical Roman bronze key with a reasonably complicated bit that suggests a 1st-2nd century AD dating. In most respects, it would function like a modern key. Pushing the key into the keyhole and turning it would push the teech into the bolt. This would then push out the luck tumblers from the bolt so that the interlocked key and bolt could then be moved sideways. A key of this size would have fit a smaller lock, such as one found on a chest or box, rather than a door. Note that the key is holed for suspension so it could be kept on a key ring.
AGE: Circa 2nd century AD CONDITION: Intact and quite nice with an excellent patina. DIMENSIONS: 2.6 inches in length |
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