Stone Age Knapped Implement Collection

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

Neolithic, 6th-3rd millennium BC. A group comprising: a knapped axe with polished cutting edge in fine-grained stone; together with a small, finely knapped flint trimmer implement or adze with light p

Neolithic, 5th-3rd millennium B.C. A mixed group of over 20 knapped stone leaf-shaped arrowheads. 33.1 grams total, 22-47 mm (7/8 - 1 7/8 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art ma

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

Neolithic, 4th-3rd millennium BC. A group of Volosovo culture stone arrowheads and implements of various forms, fine workmanship. 42 grams total, 3-10.5cm (1 1/4 - 4"). Property of a gentleman; from a

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,

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

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

Palaeolithic Period, before 200,000 B.P.. With a rounded butt and pointed blade; old inked note to one side 'Donzy'. 235 grams, 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.). From Donzy, France.Ex M Allias collection, 1910s.Fr

Middle Palaeolithic Period, circa 200,000 B.P.. With a rounded butt. 396 grams, 12 cm (4 3/4 in.). From Bergerac, France.From a Norfolk, UK, collection.Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. [No R

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Lower Paleolithic Period, circa 400,000 B.P. A substantial Clactonian culture flint core tool, collection reference number '1587 Twydall' inked to one face. 884 grams, 13.5 cm (5 3/8 in.). Found Twyda

Neolithic, 6000-4000 BC. A group of twenty-four flint knapped and retouched flake implements, including scrapers and blades. 174 grams total, 20-57mm (3/4 - 2 1/4"). Found near Fakenham, Norfolk, UK.

Palaeolithic, 400,000-200,000 years BP. A group comprising: three bifacial knapped hand axes in fine-grained stone, each of typical form; possibly from the Sahara region of North Africa. 2 kg total, 1

Circa 11000 BP and later. Group comprising: a uniface knapped spearhead with tang, formed on a large flake with some cortex remaining so possibly not fully finished; a bifacial ground axe with strongl

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