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LOT 0343
Bronze Age Sickle
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/4 in. (109 grams, 16 cm).
Of crescentic form with parallel raised ribs to the outer edges at the base, lateral spur to neck.
ProvenanceAcquired one the Austrian art market, 2000.
Ex Mr N.C. collection.
European private collection.
Cf. The British Museum, museum number WG.283, for similar.
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LOT 0343
Bronze Age Sickle
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Bronze Age British Looped Palstave Axehead
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A low-flanged palstave with rounded butt, triangular blade with convex cutting edge, deep lateral flanges, stop and median rib; loop to the side; seam, loop and butt with casting flash. 342 grams, 15 cm
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1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
The round-section body swelling slightly at the centre, the opposing finials expanding to a trumpet shape. 31.06 grams, 66 mm
Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
