Lot 5524* - ibid157 Bijoux antiques de la collection Kofler-Truniger - online only - mardi, 31. mars 2026, 13h00
A LOT COMPRISING FOUR KEYS
Roman-Byzantine, probably 2nd–4th century AD.
Bronze and iron. 1. Roman-Byzantine turn key. Head with knobs, pierced bits, hollow pins. 2. Roman lift-and-slide key. Circular head, annular shoulder, short conical shank, angled bit. 3. Turn key. Circular head, conical shank, angled bit. 4. Roman key with angled bit.
1. L 5.3 cm; 2. L 4 cm; 3. L 6.3 cm; 4. L 6.2 cm.
Provenance:
- Collection of Ernst and Marthe Kofler-Truniger (1903–1990 & 1918–1999), Lucerne (Inv. Nos. K8037; K8037A & K8037B).
- Swiss private collection, Lucerne, acquired from the above ca. 1974.
- By inheritance in the same Swiss family, Lucerne.
See Jean-Josef Brunner: Der Schlüssel im Wandel der Zeit. Berne/Stuttgart 1988, pp. 55 & 60.
Conditionreport:
- Scratches<br>- Rubbed<br>- Slightly corroded CHF 300 / 400 | (€ 310 / 410)
Vendu pour CHF 300 (frais inclus)