Lot 252
Four Bronze Age hollow socketed axes, circa 1100 - 800 B.C.
Auction: 17 July 2010 at 11:00 BST
£575
Description
the first with side loop, flared cutting edge, 7.5cm long; a similar example with good patination, 6.5cm long; a similar example with curved cutting edge, 7.5cm long; a damaged example with loss around the opening, 6cm long (4)
Footnote
Note: These items have been assessed by the Treasure Trove unit and are legal to sell.
Provenance: From the collection of James Curle (1862-1944) of Priorwood House, Melrose and thence by descent.