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LOT 2054
Bronze Age Tanged Copper Flat Axehead
CENTRAL EUROPE, 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 7/8 in. (305 grams, 22.4 cm).
Comprising a rectangular-section tang, flared shoulders, waisted rectangular blade with curved cutting edge.
ProvenanceFrom an old English collection formed since 1960.
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LOT 2054
Bronze Age Tanged Copper Flat Axehead
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £100
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Large Bronze Age Copper Battle Axe
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Opening Bid: £500
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Opening Bid: £100
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Ex Abelita collection, 1980s-2010.