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LOT 2829
Dorset Stone Age Knapped Black Stone Axe
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6000 B.P.
5 in. (192 grams,12.6 cm).
Narrow and triangular in section with broad butt; tip chipped. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Portland, Dorset, May 1957.
From the collection of Haselmere Parish Priest, Charles Borelli (c.1914-2000) of Farnham; who was part of the Borelli family from Italy who emigrated from Lake Como in 1828 to set up the Borelli family watch and jewellery business; thence by family descent to his nephew.
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LOT 2829
Dorset Stone Age Knapped Black Stone Axe
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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This collection was gifted to Haselmere Parish Priest, Charles Borelli (c.1914-2000) of Farnham; who was part of the Borelli family from Italy who emigrated from Lake Como in 1828 to set up the Borelli family watch and jewellery business; thence by family descent to his nephew.
