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LOT 1554
Celtic Iron Open Socketted Splayed Axehead
LATE HALLSTATT-EARLY LA TENE PERIOD, CIRCA 450 B.C.
4 1/4 in. (332 grams, 10.7 cm).
Curving blade and a rectnagular-section socket with thickened rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx M. Spiegelberg collection, since 1989-1992; thence by descent.
Accompanied by a copy of a previous yellow cataloguing slip.
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LOT 1554
Celtic Iron Open Socketted Splayed Axehead
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £50
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Opening Bid: £5
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Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
