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LOT 1428
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
STONE AGE 'TROUSSENCOURT' KNAPPED FLINT HANDAXE
MESOLITHIC PERIOD, 12,000-9,000 YEARS B.P.
5 1/2 in. (152 grams, 14.1 cm).
MESOLITHIC PERIOD, 12,000-9,000 YEARS B.P.
5 1/2 in. (152 grams, 14.1 cm).
Irregular in form with curved cutting edge, marked 'Troussencourt'. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Le Monchel, France.
From an old French collection formed in the 1930s.
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.
