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LOT 1346
Greek Bronze Arrowhead Group
CIRCA 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
3/4 - 1 1/2 in. (103 grams total, 20-39 mm).
Mainly socketed triangular-section types. [34]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Luristan Arrowhead Collection
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Comprising forty-five arrowheads of various types, including triangular, lanceolate and leaf-shaped; mainly tanged. 550 grams total, 2.9-16.1 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Group
Circa 13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Including barbed, leaf-shaped and other types, all tanged. 154 grams total, 4.3-10.8 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Iron Ferrules and Javelin Head Group
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising: square-section missile head with short neck; conical ferrule with square-section finial; conical ferrule socket with long square-section finial. 64 grams total, 8.2-12.8 cm
Found S.E. England, UK. Acquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, circa 2004. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
The usual form of the butt of the spears in this period was a cone shape, sometimes split down one side, but more often forged into a complete circle. The butt was fastened to the wooden shaft by one or more rivets. The butt or ferrule of the Roman spears essentially had two functions. Firstly it acted as a counterweight to the blade of the spear/javelin, ensuring that the weapon was balanced and therefore effective. Secondly, it kept the wooden shaft out of contact with the ground if the spear was grounded and thus avoiding damage to it.
