Stone Age British Flint Knapped Axehead

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 480,000-250,000 B.P.. With one convex and one straight side, rounded butt, broad tip. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collect

Neolithic, 6th-2nd millennium BC. A group comprising: a mixed selection of knapped flint implements including several blades, the butts of two axes (each inked 'EX BANCE KENT'), various scrapers and f

Palaeolithic 400,000 BP. A knapped flint handaxe cleaver with rounded butt, cortex to the flat edge. 525 grams, 15cm (6"). From the Wharton family collection; found by the vendor's grandfather at Stoc

Palaeolithic 400,000 BP. A knapped flint handaxe with pointed butt. 42 grams, 17.5cm (7"). From the Wharton family collection; found by the vendor's grandfather at Stockley, Middlesex, in the late 194

Palaeolithic 400,000 BP. A finely knapped flint handaxe with pointed butt. 421 grams, 15.5cm (6 1/4"). From the Wharton family collection; found by the vendor's grandfather at Stockley, Middlesex, in

Palaeolithic 400,000 BP. A large finely knapped bifacial flint handaxe with rounded butt. 29 grams, 20cm (8"). From the Wharton family collection; found by the vendor's grandfather at Stockley, Middle

Neolithic, 8th-5th millennium BC. A knapped and polished flint axehead with rounded butt, gently curved edge. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, London

Neolithic, 6th-2nd millennium BC. A pair of two knapped and polished flint axeheads, each with a thick square butt and straight edge. 415 grams total,12-12.5cm (4 3/4 - 5"). Property of an American co

Middle Palaeolithic, 300,000-30,000 BP. A finely knapped hand axe with twist in cross-section; the flint grey in colour with black border and cream lower body; old inked accession details to one face

Neolithic, 4th-2nd millennium BC. A knapped handaxe in patterned flint with rounded butt and broad curved and chamfered cutting edge. 493 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Property of a London businessman, from h

Neolithic, 5th-2nd millennium BC. The major portion of a knapped bifacial sickle knife in a grey-brown translucent flint, showing some wear polish to the almost straight cutting edge. 55 grams, 11cm (

Neolithic, 5th-3rd millennium BC. A finely knapped axe with tapered squared sides and butt and slightly convex cutting edge; in a variegated dark and light grey flint. 404 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Property

Neolithic, 5th-2nd millennium BC. A group of three fine-grained knapped flint axes, each with slightly curved cutting edge, narrow butt and partially polished surfaces. 517 grams total, 10-12cm (4 - 4

Palaeolithic, 350,000-250,000 BP. A knapped stone handaxe; mounted in a custom-made display frame. 212 grams total, 15.5cm including stand (6"). From the private collection of a Shropshire, UK, collec

Mesolithic Period, circa 30,000-15,000 B.C. Pointed handaxe with broad, square butt and lozenge-section profile. Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection o

Neolithic, 8th-5th millennium B.P. A group of 50 knapped flint blades. 175 grams total, 33-67 mm (1 1/4 - 2 5/8 in.). UK gallery, acquired in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman. [50, No Reser

Neolithic Period, 8th-5th millennium B.P. A group of fifty knapped flint blades. 223 grams total, 34-81 mm (1 3/8 - 3 1/8 in.). UK gallery, acquired in the 2000s.Property of an English gentleman. [50,

Late Neolithic Period, circa 2000-1700 B.C. With lentoid-section shank, leaf-shaped blade. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of Wes

Neolithic Period, circa 2400-2050 B.C. Lanceolate with narrow rounded butt; tip professionally restored. 131 grams, 26.2 cm (10 3/8 in.). Acquired mid to late 20th century from older collections. From

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 400,000-200,000 B.P.. Triangular with broad rounded butt; with old inked inked label 'Callands Lane / Oct 1994 / CW'. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe

Neolithic Period, 5th-3rd millennium B.C. In amber-coloured flint, bifacially knapped with convex cutting edge, tapering profile with squared sides and butt; old inked collector's reference 'NTX' to e

5th-3rd millennium B.C. A polished green diorite axehead, lentoid in cross-section with one curved side and convex cutting edge; inked collection inventory number to one face: 'R.7206.06.00'. 459 gram

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 400,000 B.P.. Small D-shaped scraper with old inked inscription '4.SS.1138.C / TWYDALL'. The Twydall finds are discussed in F.R. Beresford Palaeolithic Material From L

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 400,000 B.P.. Very early form of hand-axe with sturdy point and minimal shaping. The Twydall finds are discussed in F.R. Beresford Palaeolithic Material From Lower Twy