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LOT 1547
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
STONE AGE KNAPPED FLINT HANDAXE
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, 480,000-250,000 B.C.
4 3/8 in. (209 grams, 11.1 cm).
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, 480,000-250,000 B.C.
4 3/8 in. (209 grams, 11.1 cm).
Irregular ovate cleaver with broad cutting edge, chipped through usage; amber-coloured patination. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of Jean-Claude Debenne (1936-2020), an amateur prehistorian and former member of the French Society of Prehistory and the Prehistoric Association of the South-West, as well as an Honorary Member of the Geological Club of Ile-de-France.
This collection of flints was assembled between the 1950s and 1990s and originates from Ile-de-France, Oise, and Val-d'Oise.
LITERATURE:
Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.) Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item1.18, 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.
