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LOT 1149
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
BRONZE AGE BRITISH LOOPED AND SOCKETTED SPEARHEAD
1500-900 B.C.
5 1/4 in. (64 grams, 13.5 cm).
1500-900 B.C.
5 1/4 in. (64 grams, 13.5 cm).
A small leaf-shaped blade with lozenge-section midrib; two small lateral loops.
PROVENANCE:
Found Cambridgeshire, UK, 2000s.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Evans, J., The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 395; Ehrenberg, M., Bronze Spearheads from Berks, Bucks and Oxon, BAR 34, Oxford, 1977, item 140.
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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.
