Italic - Set of Three Bronze Belt Hooks > Lot No. 658

Description:
Circa 4th century BC. Italic, from the Pre-Roman Era. A set of three bronze belt hooks with traces of iron rivets for securing to belt plates; vegetal ornament on the elliptical plates; finely depicted canine-head hook terminals.

Measurements:
85 - 100mm.

Condition:
Generally fine, one lacking terminal loop and one lacking hook end.

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 240 - 360; USD 320 - 480)

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

Sold for: £310