Celtic Razor knife blade (No reserve price)
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A Celtic Bronze Age razor knife blade dating to circa 800–600 BC, moulded in bronze with a thin, flat blade, a looped end finished with a protruding nodule, about 16.5 cm long, in good condition with an olive‑green patina.
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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
A fine Bronze Age razor moulded from bronze featuring a sleek, thinly hammered flat blade. A loop is displayed at the end and is finished with a protruding nodule. The piece is beautifully preserved, showcasing a rich patina, and the knife is still sharp.
Length: ± 16,5 cm
Condition: good and solid condition, appealing smooth olive-green patina. Some wear and pressure bending, consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
Ancient Celtic men were known for their carefully groomed appearance, often wearing long hair and moustaches, but preferring clean-shaven cheeks and chins. Caesar describes how the "Celts" shaved every part of their body other than their head and their top lip
They used razors and tweezers, and sometimes lime water to stiffen and lighten their hair. Beards were rare among the Celts of Gaul and Britain, suggesting that shaving was a mark of pride, discipline, and warrior status.
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
A fine Bronze Age razor moulded from bronze featuring a sleek, thinly hammered flat blade. A loop is displayed at the end and is finished with a protruding nodule. The piece is beautifully preserved, showcasing a rich patina, and the knife is still sharp.
Length: ± 16,5 cm
Condition: good and solid condition, appealing smooth olive-green patina. Some wear and pressure bending, consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
Ancient Celtic men were known for their carefully groomed appearance, often wearing long hair and moustaches, but preferring clean-shaven cheeks and chins. Caesar describes how the "Celts" shaved every part of their body other than their head and their top lip
They used razors and tweezers, and sometimes lime water to stiffen and lighten their hair. Beards were rare among the Celts of Gaul and Britain, suggesting that shaving was a mark of pride, discipline, and warrior status.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Celtic
Century/ Timeframe
800-600 BC
Name of object
Razor knife blade
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
