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LOT 1587
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
STONE AGE 'SALISBURY' FLINT AXEHEAD
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 480,000-250,000 B.P.
3 in. (115 grams, 78 mm).
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 480,000-250,000 B.P.
3 in. (115 grams, 78 mm).
Irregular worked flint with some cortex remaining, old inked legend 'SALISBURY' to the edge. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found fieldwalking near Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK, by Mr P.M.
From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector.
LITERATURE:
Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 1.27, 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.
