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LOT 2891
Stone Age Obsidian Blade Core
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6,000 B.P.
3 5/8 in. (72.8 grams, 92 mm).
Plano-convex in section and tongue-shaped in plan, with evidence for eight flaked blades having been removed from the upper face, possibly Greek. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceGifted to Haselmere Parish Priest, Charles Borelli (c.1914-2000) of Farnham, who was part of the Borelli family from Italy who emigrated from Lake Como in 1828 to set up the Borelli family watch and jewellery business; thence by family descent to his nephew.
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LOT 2891
Stone Age Obsidian Blade Core
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Suffolk British Stone Age Knapped Flint Blade Scraper
Neolithic Period, circa 6,000 B.P.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Tongue-shaped in plan with facets to the upper face, broad butt, old inked legend 'Suffolk 9.A'. 22.4 grams, 58.4 mm
Found Suffolk, England, UK. From the collection of Mr G.A. From a private collection. -
Farringdon Stone Age Flint Knife
Neolithic Period, circa 6,000 B.P.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Triangular in section with flat butt and irregular tip; old inked label 'Farringdon'. 35 grams, 90 mm
Found Farringdon, London Borough of Islington, UK. This blade was gifted to Haselmere Parish Priest, Charles Borelli (c.1914-2000) of Farnham; who was part of the Borelli family from Italy who emigrated from Lake Como in 1828 to set up the Borelli family watch and jewellery business; thence by family descent to his nephew. -
Farnham Stone Age Knapped Flint Scraper Group
Neolithic Period, circa 6,000 B.P.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising one flat ovate type with inked legend '142'; one edge scraper with scooped end and lateral nicks. 49.9 grams total, 45-57 mm
Found during the original official excavations in the Farnham area, Surrey, UK, which were conducted by Harold Faulker (1875-1963), and William Francis Rankine (c.1877-1962), who were instrumental with the excavation works and pit dwellings at sites including Six Bells, Frensham, Tilford, Thursley and Bagshot, and Waverley, amongst others at and near Farnham in the 1930s and 1940s. Much of the material is now in the prestigious Farnham museum. The present part of the collection having been gifted to their good friend and Haselmere Parish Priest, Charles Borelli (c.1914-2000) of Farnham; who was part of the Borelli family from Italy who emigrated from Lake Como in 1828 to set up the Borelli family watch and jewellery business; thence by family descent to his nephew.
Found during the original official excavations in the Farnham area, Surrey, UK, which were conducted by Harold Faulker (1875-1963), and William Francis Rankine (c.1877-1962), who were instrumental with the excavation works and pit dwellings at sites including Six Bells, Frensham, Tilford, Thursley and Bagshot, and Waverley, amongst others at and near Farnham in the 1930s and 1940s. Much of the material is now in the prestigious Farnham museum. The present part of the collection having been gifted to their good friend and Haselmere Parish Priest, Charles Borelli (c.1914-2000) of Farnham; who was part of the Borelli family from Italy wh a relist o emigrated from Lake Como in 1828 to set up the Borelli family watch and jewellery business; thence by family descent to his nephew.
