Ending 8th Dec, 2024 14:00

Olympia Timed: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria December 2024

 
Lot 396
 

396

TWO DISPLAYS OF ARROWHEADS, FOUR COPPER ALLOY ARROWHEADS AND A QUIVER, POSSIBLY TIBETAN

the first with nineteen arrowheads, one with visible damascus steel, most highly ornamental, some still with remaining bamboo shaft; the second with a variety of arrows from multiple cultures, including seven copper-alloy arrowheads, one of obsidian, some with tangs and others socketed, tangs of varying lengths; the third a collection of long-tanged copper alloy arrowheads with a variety of points, the fourth a leather quiver in poor condition, with copper alloy fittings and floral patterns on the leather, longest display 51.0 cm (4)

Provenance

The William Terry (1933-2023) Collection

Sold for £340


 

the first with nineteen arrowheads, one with visible damascus steel, most highly ornamental, some still with remaining bamboo shaft; the second with a variety of arrows from multiple cultures, including seven copper-alloy arrowheads, one of obsidian, some with tangs and others socketed, tangs of varying lengths; the third a collection of long-tanged copper alloy arrowheads with a variety of points, the fourth a leather quiver in poor condition, with copper alloy fittings and floral patterns on the leather, longest display 51.0 cm (4)

Provenance

The William Terry (1933-2023) Collection