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Stone Age 'Historic British' Knapped Flint Handaxe
Stone Age 'Historic British' Knapped Flint Handaxe
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Description
Lower Palaeolithic Period, 480,000-250,000 B.C. Triangular in section and teardrop-shaped with small portion of cortex at the butt. 134 grams, 10.2 cm (4 in.).

From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector, by inheritance.

[No Reserve]
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Stone Age 'Historic British' Knapped Flint Handaxe

Estimate £150 - £200
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Starting Price £5
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