Loading, please wait...
LOT 1584
British Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/4 in. (120 grams, 81 mm).
With tapering shank and splayed end with curved cutting edge; casting seams to long edges; socket chipped. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in York, Yorkshire, UK.
Ex P. Watson collection, UK, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B., The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, p.223-239, for type.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a 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.
-
Bronze Age Phalera with Knop
Central Europe, 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
With raised flange to the rim, carinated boss and stepped knop finial; loop to reverse. 30.6 grams, 60 mm
Ex German collection, acquired before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Bronze Age Double Spiral Ring
Circa 1500-1100 B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £135
Formed with two spirals of single wire flanking a ring composed of several coils. 21.96 grams, 56.64 mm overall, 16.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Private collection, Europe, before 1990. Acquired on the Austrian art market, 2001. Private collection, Europe. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Bronze Age Double Spiral Ring
Circa 1500-1100 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Formed with two spirals of single wire with notches to the upper face flanking a ring composed of several coils. 36.98 grams, 87.03 mm overall, 19.57 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Private collection, Europe, before 1990. Acquired on the Austrian art market, 2001. Private collection, Europe. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.