1963 - Eastern European Medieval Socketted Spear. Circa 14th century A.D. or later Comprising a rectangular-section tapering blade and a tubular socket widening towards the base. See Vitlianov, S., ???????????????? ??????????, (Ancient Bulgarian armament), Sofia, 1996, pl.V, no.9, from Madara, for a similar specimen. 210 grams, 24.7 cm (8 3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Eastern European Medieval Socketted Spear. Circa 14th century A.D. or later Comprising a rectangular-section tapering blade and a tubular socket widening towards the base. See Vitlianov, S., ???????????????? ??????????, (Ancient Bulgarian armament), Sofia, 1996, pl.V, no.9, from Madara, for a similar specimen. 210 grams, 24.7 cm (8 3/4 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired on the UK art market since the 1960s. From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.