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LOT 1192
Western Asiatic Bronze Spearhead
CIRCA 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
11 1/4 in. (186 grams, 28.5 cm).
Triangular profile with projecting midribs, round shank with raised collar above the square-section tapered tang.
ProvenanceEx German collection, Cologne, 1980-1990s.
LiteratureCf. Gernez, G., L’armament en métal au Proche et Moyen-Orient: des origines a 1750 av. J.C., Paris, 2007, fig.2.88, subtype of tripartite spears L.2.Bc, for the type.
FootnotesThis variant of the tripartite spear is characterised by a rhomboidal or swollen section blade, often with a short intermediate part widened so as to form a clean stop and with a curved tang, sometimes ending in a button (here unfortunately missing). Most spears have medium dimensions (23 cm to 36 cm), but others are elongated (more than 50 cm).
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Large Byzantine Silver Archer's Ring
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £240
Comprising a hoop with reserved triangular ornament on the edges and triangular plaque with foliage motifs, raised central panel with frond motif. 22.61 grams, 34.77 mm overall, 25.16 mm internal diameter
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
Archer rings in Late Byzantium and the medieval Balkans were connected with the employment of the powerful composite bow, but very often, in the 14th century they served as insignia of rank for aristocratic noblemen. Archaeological findings of archers’ rings originate mainly from fortified towns, including mining centres. Many were made in bone, simple in design and undecorated. In contrast, the ones made in bronze and silver were usually decorated in rather uniform style, consisting of floral motifs on the head, mostly tulip and foliage, and linear motifs around the edges. This decoration combined Turkish, Central European and Eastern Roman traditional patterns. -
Luristan Arrowhead Collection
14th-10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Comprising leaf-shaped and triangular, tanged and barbed arrowheads. 70 grams total, 9.1-12.4 cm
English private collection, acquired 1970s. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
The arrowheads correspond to the classification of the arrowheads with elongated triangular shape with barbed shoulders and lanceolate head with rounded shoulders from the category type V, according to the studies of Khorasani and the excavations in Negahban. -
German WWI Erfurt 'Butcher' Bayonet
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Featuring a fullered blade with wood-scale hilt and press-release stud; stamped with a maker's mark and issue date. 557 grams, 50.2 cm
Acquired from The Lanes Armoury, Brighton, UK. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a Lanes Armoury certificate of authenticity.
