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LOT 1154
Medieval Iron Axehead Collection
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 - 5 in. (1.5 kg total, 9.1 - 12.8 cm).
Composed of a variety of axehead types, each with a roughly circular socket, including one example with punched crescents to one face. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of B.C., previously in a 1970s collection.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.
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Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Group
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Opening Bid: £50
Comprising three leaf-shaped tanged arrowhead types. 215 grams total, 19-21 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
North-West Persian Bronze Dagger Blade
Late 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
With prominently curved guard extending out from the ricasso partly framing the hilt, thick midrib extending slightly above the ricasso. 464 grams, 52.2 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The hilt of such swords was made separately and unfortunately is nearly always missing from the archaeological records. Similar daggers had a northern Iranian background and excavated examples have been recorded from the South Caspian area from Tomadjan and Ghalekuti. -
Roman Whetstone Sword Sharpening Stone
1st-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Roughly wedge-shaped with one broken edge and one chamfered. 280 grams, 92 mm
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