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LOT 1554
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
LARGE STONE AGE DANISH GREY FLINT SICKLE KNIFE
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2500-1500 B.C.
5 3/4 in. (175 grams, 14.7 cm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2500-1500 B.C.
5 3/4 in. (175 grams, 14.7 cm).
With lentoid section and long curved cutting edge; collector's inked number '57'. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Southern Denmark.
Ex Sherman collection.
From the Britton collection, USA.
From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Madsen, A.P., Antiquités Préhistoriques du Danemark, Copenhague, 1872, pl.24, 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.
