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LOT 1673
Medieval Iron Spur with Rowel
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
5 3/4 in. (50 grams, 14.5 cm).
With curving flat-section with looped finials, six-pointed rowel. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Luristan Bronze Macehead
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Opening Bid: £60
Comprising a cylindrical shaft with flared mouth, rounded flanges around the swollen head, horizontal stepped bands; Sara Gorz type. 416 grams, 98 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Luristan Bronze Short Spearhead Group
12th-11th century B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Three spearheads with a short tang and triangular blade, squared or slightly rounded shoulders. 241 grams total, 17.5-26 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Group
13th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.