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LOT 2948
London Stone Age Polished Stone Axehead
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6000 B.P.
4 1/2 in. (265 grams, 11.3 cm).
Lentoid in section with narrow butt and broad curved edge; chipped. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Yieusley, Hillingdon, London, UK.
From the collection of 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 2948
London Stone Age Polished Stone Axehead
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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