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LOT 1263
Bronze Age Flat Axe
CIRCA 2200-1900 B.C.
3 1/2 in. (185 grams, 90 mm).
Of roughly trapezoidal form with rounded cutting edge; likely Type Migdale of Metalworking Assemblage III. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound by Mr David Head at Welsh St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan, UK, in 2012.
Accompanied by a copy of a museum report with reference no.NMWPA 2012.186.1.
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Bronze Age Small Bronze Bracelet Group
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Composed of coiled, penannular and annular bracelets. 77 grams total, 36-59 mm
From an old family property, acquired before 1980. Ex the Bavarian private collection of K.F. -
Bronze Age to Roman Bronze Artefact Group
11th century B.C.-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising two arrowheads with foliate head and square-sectioned tang and three awls. 46 grams total, 3.7-10.8 cm
Ex American collector, acquired 1980-2000. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
The two arrowheads are similar to specimens found in Luristan. They belong to the type V of the Khorasani classification. The bow was widely used by the Luristan people. The shape of the blade is often flat or ovate in the cross section with lanceolate profile and two cutting edges. -
Bronze Age Central European Axehead
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
With an elliptical socket and wedge-shaped cheeks. 894 grams, 17.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
