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LOT 1490
Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
'THE GENERAL SIR GEORGE COCKBURN' STONE AGE FLINT SLUG KNIFE AND JAVELIN HEAD
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 5TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 3/4 in. (31 grams total, 68-69 mm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 5TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 3/4 in. (31 grams total, 68-69 mm).
Teardrop-shaped spearhead with chip to butt, old collector's inked legend '4'; plano-convex scaphoid two-edged blade with old collector's record card. [2]
PROVENANCE:
Probably from the collection of General Sir George Cockburn (1763-1947), Shanganagh Castle, Co.
Wicklow, Ireland, sold at auction between 1935-1939.
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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.
