Italic - Two Pairs of Bronze Belt Hooks and a Single > Lot No. 660

Description:
Circa 4th century BC. Italic, from the Pre-Roman Era. Two pairs of bronze belt hooks and a single; the pairs both including slender shafts with canine head terminals to each end (one with an ancient repair); the single with a pierced plate design enhanced with engraving and canine head hook terminal.

Measurements:
67 - 117mm.

Condition:
The pairs fine; the single with some loss to 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: £150