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LOT 1672
Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead
11TH-10TH CENTURY B.C.
7 1/8 in. (118 grams, 18.2 cm).
With a prominent stepped midrib extending to the wide socket with opposed lateral holes to accept attachment pegs.
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market, 2000.
Private collection, Europe.
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Bronze Age Ceremonial Dagger with Chain Attachment
Eastern Europe, 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Comprising: a long triangular blade with scooped shoulders, lentoid in section and with rounded tip; integral waisted hilt formed as three conjoined lobes and loop between the upper arms; short length of bronze chain formed from D-section forged and butted links. 526 grams, 51 cm including chain
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. -
Bronze Age Grey Ware Jug
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Biconvex in profile with flared mouth and ribbed loop handle. 200 grams, 95 mm high
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Bronze Age Pendant
Central Europe, 2nd-early 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Discoid in plan with eccentrically placed circular hole, ribbed shank to the suspension ring. 9.53 grams, 75 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 2000s.