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LOT 1608
Bronze Age Artefact Collection
1ST CENTURY B.C.
2 1/2 - 6 1/8 in. (124 grams total, 6.2-15.5 cm).
Including a sickle with swept cutting edge and other items. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Bronze Age Horse Cheek Piece Pair
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Comprising two matched cheek pieces, each with a domed disc to each end, three tubular sockets to accepts leather straps and the mouth piece; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 220 grams total, 10.6-10.8 cm (325 grams total, 19.7 cm high including stand)
Ex Surrey, UK, collection, 1980s. -
Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead
11th-10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With flared socket developing to a midrib with median gusset, leaf-shaped blade; casting seam to socket and opposed lateral holes to accept attachment pegs. 120 grams, 16.2 cm
Acquired in Germany in 2000. Acquired by the present owner from the above. -
Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
With flared socket developing to a midrib with lateral step, leaf-shaped blade with stepped profile; opposed lateral holes to accept attachment pegs. 112 grams, 14.5 cm
Ex Surrey, UK, collection, 1980s.