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LOT 1269
European Bronze Age Flat Axe
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 3/4 in. (205 grams, 19.5 cm).
With rectangular-section body, tapered from a narrow rounded butt to slightly convex cutting edge.
ProvenanceAlexander Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK, 1970-1980.
Dr D.G. collection, 1990s-2019.
See Savoury, H.N., Guide Catalogue of the Bronze Age Collections, National Museum of Wales, 1980, fig.17, for similar examples.
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LOT 1269
European Bronze Age Flat Axe
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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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.
