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LOT 2812
Fawcett Collection Danish Stone Age Knapped Flint Lanceolate Dagger Blade with Fawcett Monogram
LATE NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 4,400-3,500 B.P.
3 3/8 in. (17.11 grams, 85 mm).
Leaf-shaped in plan with notch to the butt, inked 'DEN.47' notation beneath monogram; complete and in wonderful condition, offered in a wooden presentation case. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Denmark, 1947(?).
Ex Dr Hugh Alderson Fawcett (1891-1982), a general practitioner and antiquarian who built up an important collection of ancient implements, weapons and ornaments.
The present part of the collection having been 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.
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LOT 2812
Fawcett Collection Danish Stone Age Knapped Flint Lanceolate Dagger Blade with Fawcett Monogram
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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