Ancient Bronze Celtic Padlock
Ancient Bronze Celtic Padlock
Bronze, Iron
Northern European Celtic
1st to 2nd Century AD
SIZE: 3.5cm high, 3cm wide, 2.5cm deep - 1⅓ ins high, 1¼ ins wide, 1 ins deep
Bronze, Iron
Northern European Celtic
1st to 2nd Century AD
SIZE: 3.5cm high, 3cm wide, 2.5cm deep - 1⅓ ins high, 1¼ ins wide, 1 ins deep
Ancient Bronze Celtic Padlock
Bronze, Iron
Northern European Celtic
1st to 2nd Century AD
SIZE: 3.5cm high, 3cm wide, 2.5cm deep - 1⅓ ins high, 1¼ ins wide, 1 ins deep
Bronze, Iron
Northern European Celtic
1st to 2nd Century AD
SIZE: 3.5cm high, 3cm wide, 2.5cm deep - 1⅓ ins high, 1¼ ins wide, 1 ins deep
A finely cast padlock with detailed facial elements including deeply drilled ‘eyes’ a wide ‘triangular’ nose and slightly parted mouth. The interior locking compartment hinged at the top of the head. Dark green patina and surface reveals the locking mechanism, now corroded and ‘rusted’ after centuries of burial.
Ex Private European collection
Ex Private UK collection
Ex Private UK collection
Ancient Bronze Celtic Padlock
