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LOT 1073
Viking Age And Later Iron Axehead Group
CIRCA 11TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 - 10 1/2 in. (7.8 kg total, 9.5-26.5 cm).
Composed of socketted axeheads, hammer heads, adze-axes and wedges of various types; including examples stamped with maker's marks. [10]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 1073
Viking Age And Later Iron Axehead Group
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Mk3C Fighter Flying Helmet and Suit
1980s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Including MK 9 flying suit coveralls (for height 162-172cm, weight greater than 72.64 kg, size 4) with insignia to 825 Squadron (Fleet Air Arm) on shoulder and sewn cleaning and user instruction labels to the interior, shoulders with Flt Lieutenant Officer rank slides; MK3C flying helmet with clear and smoked visors, pig skin and blue velvet lining with electrical headset and adjustable microphone with radio lead and plug; Air Ministry label to interior reading 'Serial number 26396 Large Mk 3C' and AM 'crow's foot'. 2.9 kg, 29 cm
Acquired from J C Militaria, UK. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of JCM listing details and brief squadron research.
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Evans Transitional 34-Shot Musket
1866-1867 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,404
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Acquired from M J Noble Ltd, UK, 2015. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by copies of the purchase invoice and listing.
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. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent. -
European Articulated Gauntlet Pair
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