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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 Decorated Pick
13th-9th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Comprising a central bronze tube with bulbs and flanged ends, two angled lateral spikes with lugs beneath and two more lugs to the sides of the shaft, pointillé starburst to the flanges, notch and other detailing to the shank. 700 grams, 24.5 cm wide
From a private European collection; formed in the 1980s. From the collection of a North American gentleman. -
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. -
Bronze Age Small Bronze Bracelet Group
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Composed of coiled, penannular and annular bracelets. 77 grams total, 36-59 mm
From an old family property, acquired before 1980. Ex the Bavarian private collection of K.F.
