Print page | Email lot to a friend
Back to previous pageUse mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Gallery loading...
LOT 1167
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
IRON AGE CELTIC SACRIFICED SWORD AND AXEHEAD GROUP
2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
4 - 23 1/2 in. (1.25 kg total, 10-60 cm).
2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
4 - 23 1/2 in. (1.25 kg total, 10-60 cm).
Ritualistically bent in the middle of the blade; together with two socketted axeheads, one Roman, one Celtic. [3, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
