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LOT 0320
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
STONE AGE CLASSIC TEARDROP-SHAPED KNAPPED FLINT HANDAXE
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 200,000 B.P.
4 3/4 in. (148 grams, 12 cm).
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 200,000 B.P.
4 3/4 in. (148 grams, 12 cm).
Lentoid in section with broad cutting edge and narrow point. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a very old collection based on the cabinet patination.
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 1.7, 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.
