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LOT 1265
European Bronze Age Bird Mount
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/4 in. (62.7 grams, 58 mm).
Formed with spread wings and bulging eyes, the tail forming two attachment lugs; two piercings through the body. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Garcia collection, France, 1990s-2000s.
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European Bronze Age Bracelet with Spectacle Terminals
Circa 8th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Composed of a flat-section penannular hoop with bifurcated terminals, creating miniature 'spectacles'; plain medial band to hoop with incised 'feather' or chevron motifs above and below. 24 grams, 72 mm
UK collection, early 1990s and before. Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. -
Bronze Age Large Bronze Bracelet Pair
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Each composed of a coiled bar, one with decorative notching to the terminals; each differently sized. 87 grams total, 77-84 mm
From an old family property, acquired before 1980. Ex the Bavarian private collection of K.F. -
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.
