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LOT 1429
Greek Bronze Arrowhead Group
5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 1/4 - 1 3/4 in. (9.02 grams total, 32-44 mm).
Two triangular in section with broad flange edges, the third slender and leaf-shaped; each with a tapering socket. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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Iron Dagger and Sabre Group
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: long, narrow single-edged blade with swept profile and long tip; short, sturdy single-edged blade with applied bronze bolster. 563 grams total, 36-61 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Medieval Iron Spearhead
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Long blade with shallow point and parallel sides, sturdy neck and narrow split socket. 380 grams, 35 cm
From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection. -
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North-Western Persian Type Bronze Blade
Early 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
With tapering triangular blade, having straight shoulders, flat midrib and tapering square-sectioned tang ending with a rounded pommel. 99 grams, 33 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
Moorey, Gordon and Khorasani created a classification of bladed weapons, according to which daggers are edged weapons not greater than 36cm in length, dirks (short swords) are between 36cm and 50cm in length, and swords are edged weapons greater than 50cm in length.
