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LOT 1679
British Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 in. (109 grams, 78 mm).
With tapering shank and splayed end with curved cutting edge; casting seams to long edges; socket chipped. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market during the late 20th century.
From the private collection of David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.
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.
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LOT 1679
British Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
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