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BRONZE AGE BRONZE SOCKETTED GOUGE GROUP Late Bronze Age, 1200-800 BC A group of three comprising: small, medium and large sizes, each with curved cutting edge (from Wiltshire, Suffolk and West Yorkshire). 157 grams total, 50-110 mm (2"-4 1/4"). Very fine condition. [3] Provenance Ex Michael Nellist collection; two acquired from TimeLine Originals (with certifcates) and one from C. J. Martin; findspots as stated. Footnotes The Michael Nellist Collection. His interest in antiquity was piqued when, during the 1970s, he spent some time working in Israel and had the opportunity to visit Roman-period locations including Lake Galilee and Masada, the site of the famous Judaean revolt and subsequent mass suicide. He made his first purchases at that time and was soon building an enviable collection of artefacts. Whilst studying at university, he was able to study human remains at first hand in conjunction with archaeological research and from there his passion for the human aspects of historical research was kindled. Now retired, Mike indulges one of his other passions – wildlife and nature photography