The Cabinet of Curiosities

Auction begins to close:
December 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

Online Auction
LOT 589

Lot 589

Neolithic Danish Flint Axe Head, 3900-1700 B.C.

Neolithic Danish Flint Axe Head, 3900-1700 B.C.
Lot 589 Details
Neolithic Danish Flint Axe Head, 3900-1700 B.C.

partially polished
length 5.6 in — 14.2 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $750
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Neolithic Danish Flint Axe Head, 3900-1700 B.C.
  • Neolithic Danish Flint Axe Head, 3900-1700 B.C.
  • Neolithic Danish Flint Axe Head, 3900-1700 B.C.
  • Neolithic Danish Flint Axe Head, 3900-1700 B.C.
Provenance:

From the Estate of Rasmus B. Anderson (1846-1936), US Ambassador to Denmark from 1885-1889.

CONDITION DETAILS

In good excavated condition with attractive honey patination

LOT 589
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.