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LOT 0295
Large Bronze Age Copper Battle Axe
CENTRAL EUROPE, CIRCA 4000-3500 B.C.
10 in. (1.87 kg total, axe: 25.5 cm).
Featuring a circular shaft-hole through the centre, symmetrical narrow cutting edges expanding and curving towards the rear; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceFrom a private German collection.
Ex John Lawton private collection, Surrey, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of a previous illustrated catalogue page, including provenance.
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LOT 0295
Large Bronze Age Copper Battle Axe
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£500 (EUR 580; USD 675) +BP*
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British Bronze Age Flanged Axehead
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With shallow lateral flanges to both faces and a broad curved cutting edge. 109 grams, 87 mm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Bronze Age Copper Trident
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
A three-pronged trident or tool with a thick rectangular-section shank tapering to a spiral-wound finial; three pointed teeth. 285 grams, 23 cm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Bronze Age Model Sword Pendant
Koban Culture, circa 1300-400 B.C.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Formed as a leaf-shaped blade with raised ribs on both sides, pierced through the tang. 41 grams, 12.2 cm
From an ancient art collection, formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA art markets from pre-2000 collections. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.