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LOT 1638
Bronze Age Sickle Blade
CENTRAL EUROPE, 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 in. (116 grams, 12.5 cm).
Of crescentic form with parallel raised ribs to the base, lateral spur to neck.
ProvenanceEx German collection, 1990s.
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Bronze Age Sickle Blade
Central Europe, 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Of crescentic form with raised rib to the outer edge and vertical spur to neck. 47 grams, 10.7 cm
Ex German collection, 1990s. -
Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead
11th-10th century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With a prominent midrib extending to long flaring socket; a single hole to accept attachment peg. 82 grams. 17.5 cm
Acquired on the German art market, 2000. Private collection, Europe. -
Bronze Age Double Spectacle Brooch
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
Formed as two large tightly-wound coils; repaired. 129 grams, 14.1 cm
Ex Surrey, UK, collection, 1980s.