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LOT 2966
South African Stone Age Tool Group
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6,000 B.P.
1 1/2 - 2 1/4 in. (86.9 grams total, 39-58 mm).
Comprising a D-section blade core and a thin trapezoidal blade; each marked 'S.Africa'. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceGifted 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 2966
South African Stone Age Tool Group
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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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.
