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LOT 1164
German WWI Erfurt 'Butcher' Bayonet
20TH CENTURY A.D.
19 3/4 in. (557 grams, 50.2 cm).
Featuring a fullered blade with wood-scale hilt and press-release stud; stamped with a maker's mark and issue date.
ProvenanceAcquired from The Lanes Armoury, Brighton, UK.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by a Lanes Armoury certificate of authenticity.
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Archaic Greek Modified Bronze Corinthian Helmet
Late 7th-early 6th century B.C.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
Consisting of two sections joined with bronze rivets; above a domed section with row of rivets; below, a folded band with rolled rim, with rivets to the rear holding two halves; line of holes to the base for securing an inner lining. 2.2 kg total, 31.5 cm high including stand
Acquired in the 1970s. Ex private Austrian collection. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. Accompanied by a metal analysis and appraisal by Dr Brian Gilmour. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11764-203980.
The upper part of the helmet was probably modified in antiquity, the lower part of the eye holes and the cheek pieces have been cut away, and replacement cheek pieces, now lacking, were once crudely rivetted to the sides. -
Khazar Silver-Gilt Sword Belt Mount with Warrior
9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £374
Square in plan with a slightly convex openwork panel composed of alternating circular cells and leaf-like ovals, central male head with long hair and stylised facial features, possibly wearing a helmet; attachment loop to each corner on the reverse. 8.27 grams, 22 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Ex an important central London gallery, London W1. -
Luristan Bronze Sword with Hilt
13th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
Composed of a double-edged triangular blade with lentoid cross-section, long lower guard with strip extensions to both faces and edges, iron grip, bronze cotton-reel pommel. 635 grams, 35.5 cm
Ex West German collection, Cologne. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
