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LOT 2944
Stone Age Polished Axehead
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6,000 B.P.
2 1/2 in. (89 grams, 65 mm).
Trapezoidal in plan with worked step to both faces, rounded butt. [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 2944
Stone Age Polished Axehead
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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