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LOT 0273
Estimate
GBP (£) 500 - 700
EUR (€) 580 - 810
USD ($) 670 - 940
(1 Bid, Reserve not met)
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(1 Bid, Reserve not met) | Current bid: £250
LARGE BRITISH STONE AGE FLINT HANDAXE
PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 550,000-300,000 B.P.
5 3/8 in. (6 in.) (329 grams, 13.6 cm (388 grams total, 15.4 cm including stand)).
PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 550,000-300,000 B.P.
5 3/8 in. (6 in.) (329 grams, 13.6 cm (388 grams total, 15.4 cm including stand)).
Leaf-shaped in profile with broad cutting edge; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Found Valdoe Pitt, Goodwood, UK.
Found by John Sharp in the 1980s, former well known archeologist and member of the Lithic Society.
Inherited by Mr J S and sold privately in the 2020s.
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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.
