TimeLine Auctions

Auction 155  –  5 - 9 March 2024

TimeLine Auctions, Auction 155

Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins

Part 1: Tu, 05.03.2024, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: We, 06.03.2024, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.03.2024, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.03.2024, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.03.2024, from 1:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.
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Description

Byzantine Iron Spathion Sword
9th-11th century A.D.. An Eastern Roman spathion with long, double-edged parallel blade, a tapering, medium length tang, retaining possible remains of the fabrica mark in the middle, near the rivet hole for the handle. See Popov, S., 'Four Swords from the National Archaeological Museum in Sofia' in Lazarenko, I., Acta Musei Varnaensis X, 1–2, Varna, 2018, pp.137-142. 698 grams, 81cm (31 7/8 in.).

Acquired 1970-1980.From the collection of a Surrey gentleman.

[No Reserve]

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Price realized 650 GBP
Starting price 5 GBP
Estimate 600 GBP
The auction is closed.
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