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LOT 1665
Bronze Age Copper Flat Axehead
MID 3RD-MID 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 1/8 in. (285 grams, 10.5 cm).
With chamfered convex cutting edge, square butt. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
LiteratureCf. British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS), record id.SF-3AC9D5, for this item.
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Bronze Age Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including socketted axeheads, spikes and other items. 306 grams total, 40-62 mm
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s. -
Bronze Age Openwork Strap Boss
Early 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With six circular voids to the flange rim, looped slider to reverse. 10.18 grams, 32 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead
11th-10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising a leaf-shaped blade with prominent midrib extending to a flaring socket; opposed lateral holes to accept attachment pegs. 64 grams, 13 cm
Acquired on the German art market, 2000. Private collection, Europe.
