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Large Stone Age Salisbury Adze in Grey-White Knapped Flint Large Stone Age Salisbury Adze in Grey-White Knapped Flint Large Stone Age Salisbury Adze in Grey-White Knapped Flint Large Stone Age Salisbury Adze in Grey-White Knapped Flint Large Stone Age Salisbury Adze in Grey-White Knapped Flint Large Stone Age Salisbury Adze in Grey-White Knapped Flint
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LOT 1977

Large Stone Age Salisbury Adze in Grey-White Knapped Flint

LATE MESOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 7550-4000 В.Р.

7 1/2 in. (498 grams, 19 cm).

Slender, triangular in section with broad point; marked with 'Salisbury' findspot. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of Mr P.M. Wiltshire, UK.
Found by the collector whilst field walking in the Salisbury area during the early 2000s.

CONDITION
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LOT 1977

Large Stone Age Salisbury Adze in Grey-White Knapped Flint

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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