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LOT 1503

Stone Age Flint Spear Point Group

UPPER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 40,000-20,000 B.P.

2 1/2 - 2 7/8 in. (47 grams total, 66-74 mm).

Two rare spear points, one with old collector's label and inked legend 'Pointe défence sur lance No.8 '. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found France.
Acquired in the 1970s-1990s.
From the collection of famous UK musician and amateur archaeologist, Victor Brox (1941-2023).

CONDITION

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LOT 1503

Stone Age Flint Spear Point Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

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