Trio of European Late Medieval Iron Keys

**First Time At Auction** Europe, ca. 16th century CE. Three huge keys with large, round grips, thick shafts, and different notches and bits. After the fall of the Roman Empire, locks and keys remaine

A pair of late Medieval European iron keys, 14th Century, both well-preserved with lozenge-shaped bows and natural oxide patination. L: 3 1/8 in (7.9 cm) and 3 in (7.6 cm). Ex collection of a Manhatta

Europe, ca. 17th century CE. Three cast-iron keys, each with a large round grip, a dense shaft, and intricately-designed notches and bits, one in a circular shape, the other two cruciform. After the f

**First Time At Auction** Europe, ca. 17th century CE. A trio of cast iron keys, each with large, round grips, thick shafts, and intricate notches and bits - two in cross form, one curved. After the f

**Originally Listed At $150** Europe, ca. 18th century CE. Three huge keys, each with a large, rounded grip, a thick shaft, and a decorative, large bit. After the fall of the Roman Empire, locks and k

Forged iron, 2 5/8" length with circular shank extending past the bit to engage an interior hole, and support the bit while operating. Faceted butt pierced for a suspension cord. This key would have s

Europe, Medieval to Early Modern Periods, ca. 13th to 18th century CE. A fine collection of 27 iron keys presenting a wide variety of differing forms, yet all capped with loop-form heads for suspensio

Late 15th-early 16th century AD. A European round iron shield with applied rim, ring and rounded boss with radiate border, all fixed with rivets; to the reverse four loops and rings. 2.4 kg, 37cm (14

Ca. 1400-1500 AD. An iron dagger or stiletto featuring a double-edged slender blade with a button-shaped cross guard, rectangular-section tang finished with a circular pommel. For a similar, see The R

**Originally Listed At $150** Europe, ca. 17th century CE. A group of four iron keys, each with a large loop and thick shaft; three have bits with notches that actually serve as the locking mechanism.

3 1/8" length, hand-forged iron. Blacksmith made with dimpled oval grip. Cylindrical post hole pin and a thick bit with expanded end. Stable excavated condition. A classic medieval key with significan

Eastern European Medieval Cast Iron Cross c.13th century AD. Size 3 1/8 inches length. Fine cast iron Cross with Crucifix on both sides. Provenance: The Estate Of Robert Onsted, acquired in The USA Ma

**Originally Listed At $300** Western Europe, England and Germany, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A collection of 2 iron barrel shaped locks with screw keys, and a large iron padlock with brass fittings

Two Antique 19th European Iron Skeleton Keys. Each approximately 4 inches in length.

Europe, ca. 18th century CE. An iron padlock and matching key. Primitive padlocks have been known in Europe since the Roman period if not earlier; the name may reference an animal paddock, which neede

Large Antique 19th European Iron Skeleton Key. Measures 4.75 inches in length.

Large Antique 19th European Iron Skeleton Key. Measures 5.25 inches in length.

DESCRIPTION: Medieval iron viking sword-probably type C or type H in Jan Peterson's classification of medieval viking swords-featuring a triangular tipped pommel, a double edged blade, and a narrow ha

**Originally Listed At $750** Western Europe, Italy or Spain, Medieval period, ca. 10th to 13th century CE. An interesting iron and wooden dagger with a lengthy blade and a thick handle. The wooden ha

Northern/Western Europe, ca. 1300 to 1500 CE. A gorgeous cast iron belt buckle composed of three parts: two tall posts with vine-shaped flourishes from which project loops and an oval central piece wi

**Originally Listed At $250** Europe, late Medieval, proto-Renaissance period, ca. 15th century CE. An elegant, simple silver ring with a diamond-shaped face and a very low relief cross on it. The sho

Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture to Medieval period, ca. 8th to 13th century CE. A forged-steel axe head with a tall, curved blade bearing a sharpened edge, a sturdy neck, and a t

Western Europe, England, France or Germany, Medieval period, ca. 1200 to 1400 CE. A riding spur forged from iron featuring a spiked rowel and the original buckle. The spiked rowel is held within a sho

**Originally Listed At $300** Western Europe, probably England or Spain, Medieval period, ca. 12th to 14th century CE. A large iron spearhead with a lengthy cylindrical socketing shaft. The blade is p