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LOT 1868
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. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
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19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
A double-action nickel-plated 5-shot percussion revolver with numbered chambers; the chambers and barrel bearing London proofmarks and the barrel numbered '2'; the frame with foliate engraving and fitted with chequered wood grip scales with hinged steel loading lever; action in working order. 480 grams, 18 cm
Acquired Peter Wilson Auction, 2020, lot 10. Ex property of a Kent collector. Accompanied by lot ticket. This lot is for UK buyers only.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Socketted Axehead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With flat blade a curved cutting edge, hammered round-section tubular socket. 112 grams, 10.8 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
