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LOT 1147
Bronze Age Gold Hair Ring
3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1/2 in. (2.72 grams, 12 mm).
A spiralling gold hair ring with overlapping arms, each with an expanded central section.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Bronze Age Artefact Group
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A mixed group comprising: a bronze axehead blade, pelta-shaped with recurved tips; a hardstone scraper fragment, triangular with facetted faces. 78 grams total, 42-58 mm
Fine condition.
Ex UK art market, 1970s. Property of a London gentleman. -
British Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead
12th-8th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
A bronze looped and socketted axehead of Type Meldreth variant Aylsham with broad cupped mouth and gently curved cutting edge. 136 grams, 78 mm
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Bronze Age Torc with Bulbs
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A bronze penannular torc displaying graduated biconical bulbs to the body, tapering plain terminals. 298 grams total, 16 cm wide
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