Fawcett Collection French Small Polished Axehead with Fawcett Monogram

NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6,000 B.P.

1 7/8 in. (40.9 grams, 48 mm).

Tongue-shaped in plan with asymmetrical cutting edge; inked monogram and 'Moltot Normandy FR.35' legend. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Normandy, France.
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.

CONDITION

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LOT 2880