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LOT 1461
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
ANGLO-SAXON 'THAMES' IRON SCRAMASAX KNIFE
5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (22 grams, 10 cm).
5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (22 grams, 10 cm).
A broken-backed, singled-edged knife blade with tang. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found near Teddington on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. West, S., A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Finds From Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84, Ipswich, 1998, fig. 79(3).
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
