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LOT 1789
Bronze Age Knife with Perforated Hilt
CIRCA 1300-800 B.C.
7 3/4 in. (8 in.) (158 grams total, knife: 19.7, 20.2 including stand).
With distinctive scooped blade and perforated hilt, originally hafted; some corrosion in places, end of hilt absent; mounted on custom-made stand with collector's label 'N13821'.
ProvenanceAustrian private collection, acquired in the 1990s on the art market.
Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00144926.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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European Bronze Age Armlet
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Two sections of plano-convex cross-section armlet; some usage wear. 87 grams total, 10.7-11.2 cm
From the private collection of Mr J.L., Surrey, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Bronze Age Spiral Bracelet
Central Europe, 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A lozenge-section spiral bracelet with one tapering finial; the other end damaged. 109 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Heavy Bronze Age Ceremonial Penannular Arm-Ring Pair
Central Europe, 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Comprising two penannular arm-rings with round-section body. 305 grams total, 11.1-11.3 cm
Acquired in Europe before 1992. Ex Swiss collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
