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LOT 1252
Bronze Age Socketted Axehead
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 7/8 in. (227 grams, 98 mm).
Composed of a collared oval socket with convex cutting edge, chamfered upper and lower edges.
ProvenanceAcquired on the EU art market.
From the collection of a North American gentleman.
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Bronze Age Socketted Axehead
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Composed of a collared oval socket with convex cutting edge, chamfered upper and lower edges. 227 grams, 98 mm
Acquired on the EU art market. From the collection of a North American gentleman. -
European Bronze Age Decoratively Notched Arm-Ring
Circa 8th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
The annular ornament with round-section body and decoratively notched outer face. 134 grams, 13 cm wide
UK collection, early 1990s and before. Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. -
British Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead
12th-8th century B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
With round-section barrel and two parallel ribs, flared cutting edge, small loop below. 300 grams, 14 cm
Very fine condition.
John Lawton collection, Surrey, UK. London Mayfair gallery, UK. Dr D.G. collection, 1990s-2019. Accompanied by an old typed catalogue slip with provenance.
This very fine British specimen of Bronze Age axe still has the loop used for securing it to the wooden handle. This type has some features in common with a number of specimens from the Little Coombe Hoard (BM no.1894, 0803.4) and can be dated to the Late Bronze Age.
