Stone Age Knapped Flint Axehead

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

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

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, 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

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

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

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 400,000 B.P.. Sub-triangular scraper with cortex to the rounded face; inked inscription '6.PB.1070.C. / TWYDALL' to cortex. The Twydall finds are discussed in F.R. Ber

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 400,000 B.P.. Triangular in form with one scooped section retaining cortex, inked inscription 1437 / TWYDALL'. The Twydall finds are discussed in F.R. Beresford Palaeo

Neolithic Period, 3000-2000 B.C. Biconvex in section with narrow butt and broad edge; marked 'Troussencourt'. 188 grams, 12.7 cm (5 in.). Found Troussencourt, France. From an old French collection. Ex

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

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 400,000 B.P.. With inked inscription: '8.K.1047.A / TWYDALL'. The Twydall finds are discussed in F.R. Beresford Palaeolithic Material From Lower Twydall Chalk Pit In K

Neolithic Period, 6000-4000 years B.P. Biconvex in section with rounded cutting edge, much cortex remaining. 201 grams, 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.). Found Troussencourt, France. From an old French collection

Middle Palaeolithic Period, circa 240,000- 38,000 B.P.. Cordiform with large residue of cortex at the butt. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord

Lower Palaeolithic Period, 450,000-250,000 years B.P. Ovate in plan and triangular in section with inked '16 St Front' to one face. 260 grams, 11.3 cm (4 1/2 in.). Found field walking in St Front, Dor

Middle Palaeolithic Period, circa 200,000 B.P.. With a narrow rounded but and elongated body. 475 grams, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.). From St Jacques, France.Ex M Allias collection, 1910s.From a Norfolk, UK, co

Mesolithic Period, 12,000-9,000 years B.P. With rounded butt and blade, parallel sides, marked 'Le Monchel'. 223 grams, 12.9 cm (5 1/8 in.). Found Le Monchel, France. From an old French collection for