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Cricket Darren Gough signed 10x8 colour photo. Darren Gough MBE (born 18 September 1970) is a retired English cricketer and former captain of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. The spearhead of England's bowling attack through much of the 1990s, he is England's second highest wicket-taker in one-day internationals with 235, and took 229 wickets in his 58 Test matches, making him England's ninth-most-successful wicket-taker. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

An antique brass handled spearhead, length 52.5 cm

An antique brass handled spearhead, length 28.5 cm

Britains Ertl Period box farm tractors and implements comprising 9443 Fendt 615 LSA Tractor with Flotation Tyres (2), 9444 New Holland 8560 Tractor with Flotation Tyres, 9483 Freelander with hard top, 9484 Freelander with soft top, 9507 Land Rover Defender, 9595 Pneumatic Seed Drill, 0048 Spearhead Orbital mower, contents VG, 9443 boxes slightly crushed and worn, (8)

Late 19th century, possibly early 20th century, metal triangular bladed lance's spearhead (a/f - surface rust and heavy pitting), overall length approx 24cm

A selection of commercial vehicle and equipment sales brochures / literature. From a single owner collection comprising Tractor, Truck, Classic Cars, Land Rover and other machinery. Mostly multipage unpunched examples in unspoilt condition. To include 30 issues as follows. Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover The New Land Rover ONE TEN, Land Rover Discovery Commercial, Land Rover Discovery Specification, Land Rover Discovery Commercial, Isuzu D-MAX FURY, Peugeot 504 Pick Ups, Isuzu D-MAX BLADE, Isuzu D-MAX BLADE, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Truck, Deutz Fahr 5G Series, Deutz Fahr Agrotron K90-100-110, Deutz Fahr Agrotron X, Deutz Fahr Agrolux 65-75, Spenborough Hydraulic Tipping Gears, Spenborough Tipping Gears and Bodies, Ken Wootton Ltd Dorchester Eight Silage Trailer, Ken Wootton Ltd Wootton Stock Box, Spearhead Trident Mower Range, Spearhead Folding wing rotary mowers, Spearhead Orbital Either Side Mower Range, Spearhead Rotary Swipes, Spearhead Quadsaw 2000, Spearhead Destroyer Rotary Slasher, Spearhead Highway Mower Range, Spearhead Excel 323 Compact Reach Mower, Spearhead Excel 6 Series Reach Mower, Bedford Van Range, Bedford Vare/Lastbiler/Omnibusser

ORIGINAL MASAI LION HUNTING SPEARHEAD

Circa 8000-6000 BC. Flat spearhead of brownish flint. With a clearly indented base. Formed by an early modern man (Homo sapiens) between 10,000 and 6500 years ago. The prehistoric craftsmen removed small pieces of rock or flakes from the core using a technique called percussion flaking. This involved striking a portion of the core with a stone hammer. To make more elaborate tools such as arrow heads or spear points, the toolmaker had to do additional shaping and thinning. When the approximate shape was obtained, the final stage of thinning the point and sharpening the edges was accomplished by another technique known as pressure flaking. Here, small, and thin flakes were pushed off the edges of the tool with an antler or bone punch. This technique required both skill and physical strength. Several of these finely made arrow head and spear points have been found in sites as old as 10,000 years. For similar see British Museum. Accession No. 1862,1101.19 P. V. Glob's classical book Danske Oldsager II. Yngre Stenalder gives a comprehensive overview on the Northern European New Stone Age. Size: L:150mm / W:55mm ; 100g. Provenance: From the private collection; previously bought by Dolf Aaij in Ancient Art Gallery Strombroek in Amsterdam , in 2005.

Circa 900-1000 AD. A Viking socketed leaf-shaped iron spearhead; raised central ridge and integral hollow handle. Lateral holes and ribs at base for attachment to shaft. For similar see Museum of Wales, accession number: 32.60/4.10. Size: L:228mm / W:44mm ; 213g. Provenance: Private UK collection, by descent from the vendor's father, who formed his collection in the 1970s-1980s.

Circa 475-221 BC. A Chinese Warring States socketed spearhead; raised central ridge and decorated integral hollow handle. The handle has two vertical columns of incised wave-like decoration which has been elegantly added as decoration. Excellent patination. The military of Warring States region covers primarily to the military apparatuses of the seven Warring States who bought around 475 – 221 BC when the state of Qin conquered the other six regional states. Forming what we know today as China’s first imperial dynasty. The Qin Dynasty. Size: L:230mm / W:303mm ; 102g. Provenance: UK private collection of Asian Art; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.

Circa 100-300 AD. A Roman socketed leaf-shaped iron spearhead; raised central ridge and integral hollow handle. Lateral holes and ribs at base for attachment to shaft. For similar see Museum of Wales, accession number: 6/2/1932. The army of ancient Rome (800 BC – AD 476) was a formidable fighting power. It was exceptionally well disciplined, organised and supplied with a huge selection of effective and battle-proven weapons. The sword and spear were the infantryman’s main weapons, and the spectacular military successes of the Roman legions throughout Europe and the Middle East lay in the disciplined battlefield application and relentless training in the use of these weapons. Size: L:223mm / W:33mm ; 138g. Provenance: Private UK collection, by descent from the vendor's father, who formed his collection in the 1970s-1980s.

Circa 475 - 221 BC. A Chinese Warring States bronze socketed spearhead; raised central ridge and integral hollow handle. Excellent patination. For similar see University of Glasgow, accession number: 23.10.0. The military of Warring States region covers primarily to the military apparatuses of the seven Warring States who bought around 475 – 221 BC when the state of Qin conquered the other six regional states. Forming what we know today as China’s first imperial dynasty. The Qin Dynasty. Size: L:320mm / W:35mm ; 245g. Provenance: UK private collection of Asian Art; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.

A 20th century Chinese celadon glazed vase decorated with fruit within a spearhead border, converted into a table lamp, height 32cm including fittingsCondition report: See extra images. The vase appears to have no damage or restoration. The top filament is very rusty, as pictured. The bottom is damaged, as pictured.

[Burma/Malaya] Jungle Green by Arthur Campbell 1953, Spearhead in Malaya by Morgan 1959, Branch Line to Burma 1958, The Green Torture Dennis Holman 1962, Noone of the Ulu 1958, Taming the Jungle by Pat Barr 1977, The Singapore Story by Attiwill 1959 (second impression) and Escape from Hell by Walter Wallace 1958, first editions in dust-wrappers and Red Jungle by John Cross (9) 

2 novelty dog-head walking sticks, and an African spearhead, length 106cm (3)

A 19th Century Masai Spear, the leaf shape blade on a twisted socket and wood haft with steel square tapering spike butt; also, an African fish spearhead with barbed neck and socket, lacks haft, two Indonesian spears, two bull's pezzle whips, a fly whisk, two small Indian kukris and two figural wood paperknives (11)

Spearhead. Luristan, Iran 1000 B.C. Approx .Bronze.Measurements: 39 cm (h.) .Luristan also called Lorestan. Any of the horse ornaments, utensils, weapons, jewelry, belt buckles, and bronze ritual and votive objects probably dating from about 1500-500 B.C. that have been excavated since the late 1920s in the Harsin, Khorram?b?d, and Alishtar valleys of the Zagros Mountains in the Lorestan region of western Iran. Their exact origin is unknown. Scholars believe they were created by the Cimmerians, a nomadic people from southern Russia who may have invaded Iran in the 8th century BC, or by related Indo-European peoples such as the early Medes and Persians.

Spearhead. Luristan, Iran 1000 B.C. Approx .Bronze.Measurements: 28,5 cm (h.) .Luristan also called Lorestan. Any of the horse ornaments, utensils, weapons, jewelry, belt buckles, and bronze ritual and votive objects probably dating from about 1500-500 B.C. that have been excavated since the late 1920s in the Harsin, Khorram?b?d, and Alishtar valleys of the Zagros Mountains in the Lorestan region of western Iran. Their exact origin is unknown. Scholars believe they were created by the Cimmerians, a nomadic people from southern Russia who may have invaded Iran in the 8th century BC, or by related Indo-European peoples such as the early Medes and Persians.

Spearhead. Luristan, Iran 1000 B.C.Bronze.Measurements: 9.5 cm. high.The Luristan culture developed between the XI and VIII centuries B.C., when it was eliminated by the conflicts in the area during that century. It was a nomadic people from southern Russia, settled on the Iranian plateau and composed of different independent groups, without national identity but with common cultural characteristics. They developed a rich metal culture, working mainly in bronze. With it they made all kinds of functional pieces, as well as votive offerings and objects of personal adornment.

Spearhead, period of the Warring Kingdoms. China, 5th century B.C.-221 B.C.Bronze.Measurements: 22 x 7 x 6 cm.Spearhead dated to the period of the Warring Kingdoms, which is in a very good state of preservation. It presents front with incised and openwork decoration. It is an example of the military technological evolution of classical antiquity. The name Combatant Kingdoms period comes from the Record of the Combatant Kingdoms compiled in the early years of the Han dynasty.

A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PLATE the centre decorated with the arms of the Barrow Family, with a gilt surround and a border enamelled floral sprays, Qianlong, 23cm diameter, together with a Chinese export armorial plate, the centre decorated with the arms of the Duncombe family, with a gilt spearhead border and a border with precious objects, Qianlong, 16.5cm diameter x 3.5cm high (2)

Anglo-Saxon Spearhead  Circa AD 600 - 800. Iron, 278 grams. 341mm. Swanton Group E2. Formed of a kite shaped blade with short concave upper sides and long socket. The socket contains traces of mineralised wood. Recorded on the PAS database as SWYOR-EB7AA1. https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/513642

A Kris, with carved wood grip and bone mounted scabbard, length 35.5cm, together with a brass mounted jambiya, a kukri, a spearhead and a carving set (5).Condition report: The blade length of the kukri is 31cm. The butt cap is lacking, the blade is stamped number 1372 and is lightly rusted. The small knife (knives?) are missing.

[AP] A WEST EUROPEAN BRONZE SPEARHEAD, 3000-1500 B.C. AND TEN FURTHER BRONZE WEAPONSin excavated condition, the first with leaf-shaped head formed with a conical central ridge extending to form the socket, pierced on each side with a large oval aperture for fixing to a haft; the second of tapering diamond-section, oval socket formed with a pair of raised ribs and pierced for a shaft; the third with flat leaf-shaped blade pierced at the base with a pair of slots, and tapering socket; four further spearheads and four daggersthe first: 18.2 cm; 7 ¼ in(11)Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PLATES enamelled in polychrome with a central armorial beneath a motto "Sto Pro Veritate" within blue diaper and spearhead borders, Qianlong, 23.75cm dia.; and three smaller dishes ensuite, 15.5cm dia. (5)

A CHINESE ARMORIAL OCTAGONAL ASHET painted with a central coat of arms within scattered flowers and divided by a gilt spearhead band, Qianlong, 33 x 24.5cmThe arms are those of John Nicholas of Winterborne, Earls in Wiltshire Condition Report: minor rim chips.

c.8th-10th century AD. A leaf-shaped ceremonial bifacial obsidian spearhead; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. For a similar example of obsidian see Ligaube, I., The World That Wasn't There, 5 Continents, 2015, pp. 96-97. 518 grams total, 18.5cm including stand (7 1/4"). Property of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; from collections formed since before 1970. [No Reserve] Very fine condition, patinated.

A barbed metal spear or arrowhead, mounted on an oak plaque and marked "A hand thrown spearhead discovered in a peat bog in Yorkshire during the 1980's. Carbon dated by the British Museum as 9th century".

Edo period (1603-1868) Japanese straight blade spearhead 'Yari'. Blade is triangulated and double-edged with a deep fuller on the flat side of the blade. The long tang has two peg holes and part signature. Blade 23cm, 54cm overallCondition report: Rust all over with scratches and nicks to the edges in places. Please check the extra images provided. General condition consistent with age.

FIVE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ARMORIAL ITEMS LATE 18TH CENTURY Comprising: a punch bowl, a twin handled reticulated basket and stand, a strainer, and a sauce boat, each decorated with the arms of James Boswell of Auchinleck, floral sprays, diaper and spearhead borders, 31.7cm max. (5) Cf. D S Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, p.734 for a mug bearing these arms, and for further details about Boswell of Auchinleck.

A GOOD CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE HUNTING BOWL 18TH CENTURY Brightly enamelled, with figures hunting using hounds, falcons, a gun, a bow, a lance and a sword, in pursuit of two well-camouflaged foxes, while a groom tethers horses beneath trees, the interior with a gold spearhead border, 39cm.

A box containing miscellaneous to include an antique glass hand painted vase, clock weights, an ornate brass twin photo frame, spearhead etc

A Chinese export porcelain bowl, with European subject decoration, c1760, painted with two scenes, a dismounted horseman, groom, lady and child and dogs, in looped cartouche with cornucopia joined by festoons and a crown, gilt spearhead inner border, 26cm diam and three other Chinese export porcelain famille rose bowls, c1770-90, one with a version of the Mandarin pattern All broken and re-stuck

Ca. 100–300 AD. Roman. An iron pilum spearhead with a barbed, triangular blade, and a long twisted neck, and a robust flaring socket decorated with triangular incisions. Good condition. 'Pila' were a key part of Roman military equipment and were used by the empire’s legionaries as throwing weapons preceding a charge which ended in close quarters combat. It is partially thanks to this type of spear that Rome was able to control an empire that reached from North-Western Europe to the Near East. For more information on Roman weaponry, see Bishop, M., Coulston, J. (2006). Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, Second Edition. Oxford; Havertown, PA: Oxbow Books. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:855mm / W:35mm ; 395g

Ca. 1000–1200 AD. Viking Age. An iron spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade, sharp edges flaring slightly before tapering to a pointed tip, and a long conical socket. Good condition; custom-made stand included. Spears were an important component of Viking military equipment as their lightweight nature meant they could be used both in hand-to-hand combat and as a thrown weapon. For more information on Viking spears, see Petersen, J. (1919). De Norske Vikingesverd. Kristiania & Hubbard, B. (2016) The Viking Warrior. Amber Books Ltd, London, 216-218. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:217mm / W:34mm ; 255g

Ca. 800–1110 AD. Viking Age. An iron spearhead with a lanceolate blade with shoulders that flare before tapering to a pointed tip, and a long, circular socket. Spears were an important component of Viking military equipment as their lightweight nature meant they could be used both in hand-to-hand combat and as a thrown weapon. On Viking spears, see Petersen, Jan (1919). De Norske Vikingesverd. Kristiania. Good condition; on a custom-made stand. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:468mm / W:70mm ; 745g

Ca. 300–500 AD Roman. An iron spearhead comprising a slender tapering leaf-shaped blade with a raised midrib and a long, flared socket for increased control. Weapons of this type were used in the Late Roman period by both Roman soldiers and their adversaries. Spears were probably used alongside a shield by heavy infantry fighting in close formation. For more information on Roman weaponry, see Bishop, M., Coulston, J. (2006). Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, Second Edition. Oxford; Havertown, PA: Oxbow Books. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:310mm / W:48mm ; 350g

Ca. 100–300 AD. Roman. An iron spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade, sharp tapering edges, and a long flared socket. Good condition; custom-made stand included. Weapons of this type were used in the Late Roman period by both Roman soldiers and their adversaries; spears were probably used alongside a shield by heavy infantry fighting in close formation. For a similar Roman spearhead found in Lower Saxony in a 3rd century AD battlefield, see James, S., Krmnicek, S. (2015). The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology of Roman Germany. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 439. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:372mm / W:50mm ; 450g

Ca. 1200–700 BC. Greek Archaic Period, Bronze Age. A bronze spearhead with a lanceolate-shaped blade with flaring shoulders, a raised midrib, and a short flared neck that transitions into a tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in Western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. Size: L:113mm / W:23mm ; 30g

Ca. 100–300 AD. Roman. An iron spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib, sharp tapering edges, and a long flared socket. Good condition; custom-made stand included. Weapons of this type were used in the Late Roman period by both Roman soldiers and their adversaries; spears were probably used alongside a shield by heavy infantry fighting in close formation. For a similar Roman spearhead found in Lower Saxony in a 3rd century AD battlefield, see James, S., Krmnicek, S. (2015). The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology of Roman Germany. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 439. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:280mm / W:30mm ; 245g

Ca. 1200–700 BC. Western Asiatic/Aegean. A bronze spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade and barbs, wide raised midrib, and a short socket that transitions into a small tang for insertion into a haft. Good condition, beautiful patina; a custom-made stand is included. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. Size: L:162mm / W:30mm ; 45g

Ca. 300–500 AD Roman. A spearhead comprising a slender tapering leaf-shaped blade with a narrow neck and conical socket for increased control. Weapons of this type were used in the Late Roman period by both Roman soldiers and their adversaries. Spears were probably used alongside a shield by heavy infantry fighting in close formation. For more information on Roman weaponry, see Bishop, M., Coulston, J. (2006). Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, Second Edition. Oxford; Havertown, PA: Oxbow Books. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:225mm / W:36mm ; 215g

Ca. 1000–1200 AD. Viking Age. An iron spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade, sharp edges flaring halfway through the blade before tapering to a pointed tip, and a long flared socket. Good condition, custom-made stand included. Spears were an important component of Viking military equipment as their lightweight nature meant they could be used both in hand-to-hand combat and as a thrown weapon. For more information on Viking spears, see Petersen, J. (1919). De Norske Vikingesverd. Kristiania & Hubbard, B. (2016). The Viking Warrior. London: Amber Books Ltd, 216–218. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:386mm / W:58mm ; 355g

Ca. 1000–1200 AD. Viking Age. An iron spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib, sharp edges flaring slightly before tapering to a pointed tip, and a long conical socket. Good condition; custom-made stand included. Spears were an important component of Viking military equipment as their lightweight nature meant they could be used both in hand-to-hand combat and as a thrown weapon. For more information on Viking spears, see Petersen, J. (1919). De Norske Vikingesverd. Kristiania & Hubbard, B. (2016) The Viking Warrior. Amber Books Ltd, London, 216-218. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:303mm / W:40mm ; 320g

Ca. 1200–700 BC. Western Asiatic/Aegean. A bronze spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade and barbs, wide raised midrib, and a short socket with linear decoration that transitions into a small tang for insertion into a haft; a custom-made stand is included. Bronze weaponry production flourished in Western Asia, the Aegean, and mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. For more information, see Moorey, P. R. S. (1971). Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 88- 89 & Muscarella, O. W. (1988). Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 103-104. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1970s Size: L:159mm / W:28mm ; 40g

Ca. 100–300 AD. Roman. An iron spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade, sharp tapering edges, and a long flared socket. Good condition; custom-made stand included. Weapons of this type were used in the Late Roman period by both Roman soldiers and their adversaries; spears were probably used alongside a shield by heavy infantry fighting in close formation. For a similar Roman spearhead found in Lower Saxony in a 3rd century AD battlefield, see James, S., Krmnicek, S. (2015). The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology of Roman Germany. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 439 Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:421mm / W:65mm ; 605g

Ca. 1200–700 BC. Western Asiatic/Aegean. A bronze spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade and barbs, wide raised midrib, and a short socket with linear decoration that transitions into a small tang for insertion into a haft; a custom-made stand is included. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. Size: L:157mm / W:29mm ; 40g

Ca. 1200–800 BC. Greek Archaic Period. A bronze spearhead with a triangular, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib and a long tang. This item is mounted on a stand. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. Size: L:124mm / W:25mm ; 25g

Ca. 100–300 AD. Roman. An iron pilum spearhead with a barbed, triangular blade, and a long, narrow neck, and a robust flaring socket. Good condition. 'Pila' were a key part of Roman military equipment and were used by the empire’s legionaries as throwing weapons preceding a charge which ended in close quarters combat. It is partially thanks to this type of spear that Rome was able to control an empire that reached from north-western Europe to the Near East. For more information on Roman weaponry, see Bishop, M., Coulston, J. (2006). Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, Second Edition. Oxford; Havertown, PA: Oxbow Books. Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:723mm / W:41mm ; 400g

Ca. 1200–700 BC. Western Asiatic/Aegean. A bronze spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade and barbs, wide raised midrib, and a short socket that transitions into a small tang for insertion into a haft. Good condition, beautiful patina; a custom-made stand is included. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. Size: L:161mm / W:30mm ; 45g

Ca. 1200–700 BC. Western Asiatic/Aegean. A bronze spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade, barbs, raised midrib, sharpened edges that taper gradually to a pointed tip, short socket, and a tang for insertion into a haft; beautiful patina; a custom-made stand is included. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. Size: L:130mm / W:31mm ; 25g

Ca. 900–1100 AD. Viking age. An iron spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib, sharp edges flaring slightly before tapering to a pointed tip, and a short flared socket. Good condition; custom-made stand included. Spears were an important component of Viking military equipment as their lightweight nature meant they could be used both in hand-to-hand combat and as a thrown weapon. For more information on Viking spears, see Petersen, Jan (1919). De Norske Vikingesverd. Kristiania & Hubbard, B. (2016) The Viking Warrior. Amber Books Ltd, London, 216-218. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:304mm / W:66mm ; 400g

Ca. 300–500 AD. Roman. An iron spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib, sharp tapering edges, and a long flared socket. Good condition; custom-made stand included. Weapons of this type were used in the Late Roman period by both Roman soldiers and their adversaries. Spears were probably used alongside a shield by heavy infantry fighting in close formation. For more information on Roman weaponry, see Bishop, M., Coulston, J. (2006). Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, Second Edition. Oxford; Havertown, PA: Oxbow Books. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:370mm / W:30mm ; 305g

Ca. 100–300 AD. Roman. An iron spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib, sharp tapering edges, and a long flared socket. Good condition; custom-made stand included. Weapons of this type were used in the Late Roman period by both Roman soldiers and their adversaries; spears were probably used alongside a shield by heavy infantry fighting in close formation. For a similar Roman spearhead found in Lower Saxony in a 3rd century AD battlefield, see James, S., Krmnicek, S. (2015). The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology of Roman Germany. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 439. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:272mm / W:41mm ; 180g

Ca. 100–300 AD. Roman. An iron spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade with a raised central ridge, sharp tapering edges, and a long flared socket. Good condition; custom-made stand included. Weapons of this type were used in the Late Roman period by both Roman soldiers and their adversaries; spears were probably used alongside a shield by heavy infantry fighting in close formation. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:408mm / W:35mm ; 235g

Ca. 100–300 AD. Roman. An iron pilum spearhead with a barbed, triangular blade, and a long, narrow neck, and a robust flaring socket. Good condition. 'Pila' were a key part of Roman military equipment and were used by the empire’s legionaries as throwing weapons preceding a charge which ended in close quarters combat. It is partially thanks to this type of spear that Rome was able to control an empire that reached from north-western Europe to the Near East. For more information on Roman weaponry, see Bishop, M., Coulston, J. (2006). Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, Second Edition. Oxford; Havertown, PA: Oxbow Books. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:271mm / W:38mm ; 135g

A 19TH CENTURY SILVER INLAID STEEL DAGGER OR SPEARHEAD, the silver inlay of floral banded style with a curving blade, 38.5cm long.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN GOLD INLAID STEEL SPEARHEAD, 20cm long.

Boarding Pike. A Victorian boarding pike, the 11cm triangular speel spearhead fixed to a long wooden haft, approximately 228.5cm long overall, metalwork pitted and terminal of haft showing signs of useQty: (1)

A modern offset lithographic print, Man Carving Spearhead (32cm x 44cm)