Italic - 'Set' of Four Bronze Belt Hooks > Lot No. 661

Description:
Circa 4th century BC. Italic, from the Pre-Roman Era. A set of four bronze belt hooks with traces of iron rivets to fasten them to segmented beltplates; the shafts terminating in canine head hooks; the plates shaped and engraved with scrolls, spirals and ornamentation.

Measurements:
99 - 109mm.

Condition:
Three fine; one with slight loss at end of plate.

References:
Cf. Bonhams, 29th April, 2009, lot158 (for a set of three similar examples)

Provenance:
From a deceased estate.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £200 - 300 (EUR 250 - 370; USD 320 - 470)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £230