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LOT 1524
Post Medieval Bronze Scale Armour Collection
CIRCA 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 in. (46 grams, 14-25 mm).
Mainly teardrop and disc types, with attachment holes. [40+, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London Coin Fair, 1990s.
Ex Buckinghamshire, UK, collection.
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Late Roman Iron Horse Bit
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Curb-bit comprising two horizontal lateral bars with attachment points for the reins and bridle, U-shaped high-port and tongue-bar. 233 grams, 13.5 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Socketted Axehead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With flat blade a curved cutting edge, hammered round-section tubular socket. 112 grams, 10.8 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s. -
Luristan Socketted Bronze Axe Head
12th-8th century B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Comprising a wide curving blade and long neck with a band of herringbone decoration at the base, tubular neck with claw-like extension to the rear and a decorative diagonal band to both sides. 308 grams, 10.6 cm
Acquired on the Swiss art market, 1997. Private collection, Europe.
