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LOT 2025
Large Greek Socketted Arrowhead
CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
5 1/8 x 5 1/8; arrow 4 1/8 in. (229 grams total, case: 13.1 x 13.1 cm; arrow: 10.5cm).
Triangular in section with radiating cutting edges and a slender point, cylindrical socket; mounted in a display frame. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the UK in the 1990s.
From the private collection of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
Cf. British Museum accession no.1886.31.72.h, for a much smaller example of the type.
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LOT 2025
Large Greek Socketted Arrowhead
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £3,000
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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. -
Medieval Iron Single-Edged Knife
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Featuring a slender triangular-section blade and a flat-section tang with rivets still in situ. 208 grams, 35.6 cm
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1960s. From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s. -
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Opening Bid: £100
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