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LOT 1167
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).
Ritualistically bent in the middle of the blade; together with two socketted axeheads, one Roman, one Celtic. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Post Medieval Iron Socketted Spearhead
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Composed of a tapering tubular socket and short triangular blade. 158 grams, 28.5 cm
Fair condition.
Acquired on the UK art market before 1980. Private British collection 1980. Private collection of a Devonshire, UK, collector. -
Medieval Iron Cheek Guards and Chamfron Group
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising curved and flat plates, some incorporating shaped regions, raised borders and seized ring loops. 450 grams total, 7.2-19.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Mk3C Fighter Flying Helmet and Suit
1980s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Including MK 9 flying suit coveralls (for height 162-172cm, weight greater than 72.64 kg, size 4) with insignia to 825 Squadron (Fleet Air Arm) on shoulder and sewn cleaning and user instruction labels to the interior, shoulders with Flt Lieutenant Officer rank slides; MK3C flying helmet with clear and smoked visors, pig skin and blue velvet lining with electrical headset and adjustable microphone with radio lead and plug; Air Ministry label to interior reading 'Serial number 26396 Large Mk 3C' and AM 'crow's foot'. 2.9 kg, 29 cm
Acquired from J C Militaria, UK. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of JCM listing details and brief squadron research.
825 Squadron was originally formed in 1934 and served during WWII; it was reformed on the outbreak of the Falklands War in 1982 and equipped with ten Sea King helicopters; the squadron was disbanded in September 1982.
