Loading, please wait...

Stone Age Flint Pick from Spiennes Stone Age Flint Pick from Spiennes Stone Age Flint Pick from Spiennes Stone Age Flint Pick from Spiennes Stone Age Flint Pick from Spiennes Stone Age Flint Pick from Spiennes
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 1702

Stone Age Flint Pick from Spiennes

NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6000 B.P.

7 1/8 in. (205 grams, 18 cm).

Triangular in section with narrow point to each end, grey-white silicious material with some traces of cortex; two inked findspot legend 'SP / I' for 'Spiennes'. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the world renowned and now world heritage flint factory site of Spiennes, Belgium.
From an old Paris collection.
Acquired on the European art market.
From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.

LOT 1702

Stone Age Flint Pick from Spiennes

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • Stone Age British Worked Flint Core Group
    Stone Age British Worked Flint Core Group
    Neolithic Period, 6th-4th millennium B.P.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £14

    With faceted surfaces from which the blades have been struck. 406 grams total, 32-61 mm



    Found on various sites in North East Essex, UK, since 1983. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Large Stone Age Flint Axe Head from Spiennes
    Large Stone Age Flint Axe Head from Spiennes
    Neolithic Period, circa 6000 B.P.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

    Triangular in section with irregular butt, curved cutting edge; marked 'SP' on two faces for find spot 'Spiennes'. 486 grams, 16.7 cm



    From the world renowned and now world heritage flint factory site of Spiennes, Belgium. From an old Parisian collection. Acquired on the European art market. From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Large Stone Age Knapped Axe Blade
    Large Stone Age Knapped Axe Blade
    Neolithic Period, circa 5500-2200 B.P.

    Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £990

    Worked on all sides into an almost symmetrical shape; lanceolate cross-section; beige flint (silex) with cream-coloured spots and dots; waxy surface sheen. 1.29 kg, 34.5 cm



    Findspot 'Reuilly sur C.1927', France. Ex M.M., Paris. French art market, 2019. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12473-228700. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list