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LOT 2858
Large Welsh Stone Age Inscribed Knapped Flint Scraper
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6,000 B.P.
5 5/8 in. (255 grams, 14.2 cm).
Leaf-shaped edge scraper with old painted legend 'Craiglwyd / Penmaenmawr / 19.8.39'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Graiglwyd, Penmaenmawr, 19 August 1939.
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.
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LOT 2858
Large Welsh Stone Age Inscribed Knapped Flint Scraper
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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