Lot 254
A collection of Bronze Age and later implements
Auction: 17 July 2010 at 11:00 BST
Description
to include a flanged bronze palstave, cast with a pronounced straight stop, flared cutting edge, 9.5cm long; another example with pronounced flanged edges, flared cutting edge, 11cm long; a flat bronze axe, flared cutting edge, 11cm long; a small example with a flared cutting edge, 5.5.cm long; a flanged bronze axehead, 10cm long; a bronze spearhead of leaf shape, with a raised medial rib, flanked by two raised ridges, with two side-loops and a flaring cylindrical socket, 21.5cm long; a small bronze spearhead of leaf shape, with a raised medial rib, two side loops and a flaring cylindrical socket, 8cm long (7)
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.