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LOT 2968
La Grande French Stone Age Knapped Flint Racloir
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6000 B.P.
2 3/4 in. (66 grams, 71.8 mm).
Biconvex in section and piriform in plan with inked legend 'La Grande Pièce avril 1970'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom La Grande, France, 1970.
From the collection of the famous UK musician and amateur archaeologist, Victor Brox (1941-2023).
Acquired on the UK art market at auction after being sold by Mr Brox’s family.
From a private collection.
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LOT 2968
La Grande French Stone Age Knapped Flint Racloir
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Neolithic Period, circa 6th-4th millennium B.C.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £5
Tongue-shaped in plan and lentoid in section with broad butt; inked legend '53-01-10' and pasted label 'Tievebulliagh'. 290 grams, 14 cm
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