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LOT 1502
Luristan Bronze Socketted Axehead
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 3/4 in. (367 grams, 12 cm).
With a short socketted shaft and flange to the mouth, broadening blade towards the cutting edge.
ProvenanceEx Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
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LOT 1502
Luristan Bronze Socketted Axehead
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Napoleonic Infantry Officer's Sabre
French, circa 1790 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a long single-edged blade with corrugated spine, gently curved towards the shallow point; bronze sleeve to the grip with swept quillon and knuckle-guard, lug finial pieced to accept a sword-knot; ribbed wooden grip with leather covering; heavy usage wear. 666 grams, 81 cm
Acquired in 2008. Property of a Kent, UK, private collector.
Modelled on the sabres of the infantry officers of the Jeune Garde Imperiale. -
Ottoman Iron Dagger with Bone Hilt
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Broad iron blade with reinforcing corrugations, inlaid brass ornament; bone scales to the hilt with fixing studs; scabbard with wooden core, leather sleeve, bronze frog and chape; fastened with wire stitching; narrow pocket to reverse to accept a smaller companion knife. 683 grams, 58 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Large Luristan Bronze Socketted Axehead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With convex cutting edge and prominent round socket. 955 grams, 14.4 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
