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A LARGE EUROPEAN BRONZE COMPOSITE SPECTACLE BROOCH<br />

Late Bronze Age, circa 12th-8th Century B.C.<br />

Composed of a central element consisting of a single wire worked into a<br />

long pin, spring, hook and large spiral catch-plate, with four smaller<br />

spirals attached to either side of the bow, 20cm long<br />

Provenance: Nicholas Wright Collection, UK. Purchased from Maurice<br />

Braham in the 1980s.<br />

£4,000-£6,000<br />

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A EUROPEAN BRONZE TWISTED TORQUE<br />

Late Bronze Age, circa 8th-7th Century B.C.<br />

The twisted body tapering towards the curled terminals, 23.5cm diam<br />

Provenance: Nicholas Wright Collection, UK. Purchased from Maurice<br />

Braham in the 1980s.<br />

£300-£400<br />

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A EUROPEAN BRONZE ARMLET<br />

Late Bronze Age, circa 8th-7th Century B.C.<br />

Of penannular shape, decorated with incised bands and chevrons,<br />

10cm wide<br />

Provenance: Nicholas Wright Collection, UK. Purchased from Maurice<br />

Braham in the 1980s.<br />

£150-£250<br />

<strong>Antiquities</strong> and Tribal Art 61

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