BRITISH BRONZE AGE 'BANNOCKBURN TYPE' PALSTAVE AXEHEAD

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Circa 1800-1200 B.C. With a short square-ended butt, lateral flanges to both sides, a firm stop-ledge, broad curved edge with spur ends. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B., The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 435 (Type Bannockburn), for similar. 329 grams, 12.13 cm (4 3/4 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of the late Mr W. Magee, Hartlepool, County Durham, UK, 1960s-1990s, thence by descent. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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