British Bronze Age - Socketted Spearhead > Lot No. 576

Description:
Circa 1,200-800 BC. A rare Late Bronze Age finely cast spearhead with socket; the straight-edged blade with formed runnels and the socket with perforations for a fixing rivet.

Measurements:
270mm long.

Condition:
Fine. With a custom-made black stand.

References:
Cf. Evans; cf. NMWBAC fig 33.

Provenance:
An old find from Western England.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £90 - 120 (EUR 110 - 140; USD 140 - 190)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £480