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LOT 1627
Bronze Age Pierced Socketted Spearhead
LATE 2ND-EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 3/8 in. (29.5 grams, 86 mm).
Small leaf-shaped blade with thick midrib developing to tapering socket with stepped rim; pierced at shoulder on each side of the blade. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Californian collection, USA, 1980s.
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Bronze Age Socketted Chisel
Central Europe, 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With a straight blade and long tubular socket; carination to the collar. 30 grams, 67 mm
Ex German collection, 1990s. -
Bronze Age Decorated Looped and Socketted Axehead
Central Europe, 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
A cast looped and socketted axehead with straight edge, collar to mouth and lateral loop, raised V-shaped rib to each face. 364 grams, 12.1 cm
Ex German collection, 1990s. -
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.
