Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 517:
Palaeolithic British Large Knapped Bifacial Axe
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Start price:
£
180
Estimated price:
$200 - $300
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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600,000-300,000 years BP
A knapped flint bifacial handaxe with partial remains of the cortex. 674 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK collector; formerly in the Chris Rudd collection (with ticket), Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number SA2; found Dewlish, Dorset, UK, in 1929.
