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LOT 2975
Swiss Lakes Stone Age Bone Awl
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6000 B.P.
7 1/8 in. (21.9 grams, 18 cm).
Long-bone fragment modified with sharpened point; old label 'Dagger [.] / Pin. Swiss / Lakes Pre / Historic [...]'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Swiss Lakes, 4th December 1899.
From the collection of 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 2975
Swiss Lakes Stone Age Bone Awl
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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