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LOT 1089
Medieval Socketted Catapult Dart
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
9 7/8 in. (83 grams, 25 cm).
An iron catapult dart formed with a tapering cylindrical socket and rectangular-section neck with barbs, barbed triangular head with full-length medial rib to both faces.
ProvenanceAcquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
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Greek Arrowhead Group
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
A group of bronze socketted arrowheads of various types, including lozenge-shaped examples, spurred types and examples with triangular cross-sections. 68.3 grams total, 24-45 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK. -
Western Asiatic Arrowhead with Phoenician Letter
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A slender leaf-shaped copper-alloy arrowhead with rectangular-section tang, bent over forming a loop; Phoenician letter stamped to one face of the head. 10.1 grams. 90 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. -
London Proofed Percussion Revolver
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
A double action nickel plated 5-shot percussion revolver with numbered chambers, the chambers and barrel bearing London proof marks 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. Property of a Kent collector. Accompanied by lot ticket.
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age.
