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LOT 0557
Greek Lead Slingshot Group
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 1/4 - 1 3/8 in. (89 grams total, 30-36 mm).
Comprising three lentoid-section bullets. [3, No Reserve]
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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Greek Lead Slingshot Group
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising three lentoid-section bullets. 89 grams total, 30-36 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Scythian Gold-Clad Ribbed Torc with Decorated Terminals
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £9,360
Round in section with ribbing, rectangular finials with billeting to the borders and edges, and rows of impressed roundels. 481 grams, 28 cm
Private collection, Wagner family, Germany, 1955. Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12389-226870. -
Scythian Bronze Harness Fitting
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Sub-rectangular flat panel with attachment loop to reverse; openwork design comprising two D-shaped panels, each with voids to the centre extending to two addorsed long-necked beasts with incised outline, eye and mouth detailing. 170 grams, 13.4 cm
Private European collection, 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
