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LOT 0343
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
STONE AGE 'GIANT'S CAUSEWAY' POLISHED GREEN STONE HAND AXE
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 4TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/2 in. (235 grams, 90 mm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 4TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/2 in. (235 grams, 90 mm).
Lentoid in section and trapezoidal in plan; old inked find spot legend 'Giants Causeway / IRE 94'. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland, 1894.
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.N161; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
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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.
