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LOT 0287
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
EXTREMELY LARGE STONE AGE 'MELTON CONSTABLE' KNAPPED FLINT AXE HEAD
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 4000 YEARS B.P.
8 5/8 in. (1.3 kg, 22 cm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 4000 YEARS B.P.
8 5/8 in. (1.3 kg, 22 cm).
Biconvex in section with square butt and broad cutting edge, regular in shape. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found whilst fieldwalking in the Melton Constable area, Norfolk, UK, in the 1960s; thence by descent to the finder's daughter.
From the collection of a Norfolk, UK, lady collector.
LITERATURE:
Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987,
item 4.192, for type.
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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: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
