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LOT 2006
Greek Bronze Socketted Arrowhead Group
CIRCA 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 1/4 - 1 5/8 in. (38 grams total, 32-40 mm).
A mixed group of arrowheads of socketted type, some with triangular cross-sections. [9]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2006
Greek Bronze Socketted Arrowhead Group
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£60 (EUR 70; USD 81) +BP*
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Viking Iron Sword with Silver-Inlaid Hilt
10th-early 11th century A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,750
Double-edged Petersen Type S sword with a gently tapering long blade, the rounded point well preserved; the well-defined cutting edges show strong traces of employment with battle-nicks along the entire length; straight blade with a slender tang; the shallow tapering fullers visible showing shallow traces of pattern-welding; the boat-shaped guard with rounded ends and applied Ringerike Style ornament; short grip, the upper guard curved upwards and separated from the three-lobe pommel by inlaid silver wire; possibly later inlaid silver bands marking the separation between the lobes 985 grams, 91.3 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13443-262858. -
Mesopotamian Bronze Macehead with Raised Bosses
Early 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Of cylindrical shape, the upper section with prominent bosses and flanges, a short cylindrical shaft edged at top and bottom with collars; mounted on a custom-made stand. 630 grams total, 21 cm including stand
with ArtAncient, 2010. Private collection, London. -
Mahdi Arm Dagger with Sheath
Sudan, late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a waisted, leaf-shaped two-edged blade with incised detailing, carved wooden hilt with integral crossguard, end of the tang bent over at the top; leather sheath with moulded ribbing, twisted leather thong forming a thick suspension loop and leather-covered knop forming a chape. 81 grams, 19.5 cm
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.
