Italic - 'Set' of Three Bronze Belt Hooks > Lot No. 659

Description:
Circa 4th century BC. Italic, from the Pre-Roman Era. A set of three bronze belt hooks, with traces of the iron rivets once securing them to belt plates; the hook terminals in the form of canine heads; the plates engraved with scrolls, leaves and vegetal ornaments.

Measurements:
118 - 127mm.

Condition:
One fine with evidence of tinning to the surfaces; two with slight loss to edges.

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: £150