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LOT 1448
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
STONE AGE 'ST FRONT' KNAPPED FLINT HANDAXE
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, 450,000-250,000 YEARS B.P.
4 1/2 in. (260 grams, 11.3 cm).
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, 450,000-250,000 YEARS B.P.
4 1/2 in. (260 grams, 11.3 cm).
Ovate in plan and triangular in section with inked '16 St Front' to one face. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found field walking in St Front, Dordogne Region, France.
From an old French collection formed in the early 1900s.
From the collection of a Norfolk, UK, lady collector.
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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.
