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LOT 1575
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
STONE AGE 'HERNE BAY' FLINT PEBBLE TOOL
PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 300,000-200,000 B.P.
3 3/4 in. (280 grams, 97 mm).
PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 300,000-200,000 B.P.
3 3/4 in. (280 grams, 97 mm).
Piriform hand-adze with cortex to the handle, old collector's inked reference 'P14'; drilled for mounting. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Cliffs, Herne Bay, Kent, UK.
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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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.
