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LOT 1475
Luristan Bronze Socketted Spearhead
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
15 in. (285 grams, 38 cm).
Comprising a lentoid-section, leaf-shaped blade with tapering socket.
ProvenanceEx Abelita family collection, 1990s.
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LOT 1475
Luristan Bronze Socketted Spearhead
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Roman Lead Cnaeus Pompey Battle of Munda Slingshot
1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
A facetted lentoid-section sling shot (glans) with inscription in Latin letters 'CN' (Cneius) 'MAG' (Magnus) on one side, and 'IMP' for 'IMPERATOR' (victorious general) to the other side, i.e Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus Imperator (Pompey the Great the victorious general). 79.4 grams, 44 mm
Previously from a private Spanish collection. Ex London, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of a Spanish export licence.
The shot (Völling type 1C) is marked with the abbreviated name of Gnaeus Pompey; it was used in quantity at the Battle of Monda (or Munda) against Julius Caesar, 17th March 45 BC. The projectiles could be of different material: in lead (glandes) or in pottery or stone (lapides missiles). Sometimes they were signed with the name of the general, as is our specimen. -
Luristan Bronze Spearhead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With double-edged blade, lozenge-sectioned shank developing from a broad central midrib, and flared neck above a tapering square-sectioned tang. 370 grams, 42.7 cm
Property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 2000s. -
Spanish Military Briquet Sabre
Dated 1902 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising: slightly swept single-edge blade with scooped point and ricasso; brass hilt with finger-guard, lobed quillon, ribbed grip; blade stamped 'Arta. Faba. de Toldo 1902'. 1.04 kg, 83.5 cm
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
