Superb Neanderthal - Mousterian flint flake collection. Rare UK c.60,000 BP
Superb collection of middle palaeolithic- Neanderthal- Mousterian levallois flakes. Provenance: Older collection. Retrieved in the 1970's from the now eroded Palaeolithic horizon at Reculver cliffs. Kent. UK Excerpt from'The Lower Palaeolithic. Vol 1' by John Wymer. The Palaeolithic importance of this matter is that a particularly rich site is exposed on top of the cliffs between Herne Bay and Reculver. With hand-axes and flakes apparently falling on to the beach from fluviatile gravel. Which is beneath deposits mapped as Head Brickearth.Whatever the explanation. It demonstrates occupation of this part of Kent, US Post: $10.00 International post: Please ask. Happy bidding
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Paleolithic - Neanderthal levallois scrapers - Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Three rare UK found Middle Palaeolithic. Levallois scrapers c.60,000 BP. Great group of tools. Good sizes, nice working and fantastic patinas. Sizes largest 2 1/2inch x 1 1/2 inch( 6cm x 3.6cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00 International please ask. Happy to combine shipping over a 7 day period. Happy Bidding
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Paleolithic - Mousterian denticulated point - Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Very rare UK found denticulated point. C.60,000 BP. A rarely seen. Broad denticulation on a mousterian point. Rolled over millenia. Yet still a lovely piece. Size 2 1/4inches x 1 3/4 inches. 6.4cm x 4.3cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00 International please ask. Happy Bidding 40g.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2B%3E40g-14abadeed88-0x114-
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Paleolithic - Neanderthal discoid scraper- Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Rare UK found mousterian discoid scraper. C.60,000 BP. A broadly discoid. Cortex backed scraper. Contemporary retouch around several sections of circumference. One area of flaking on cortecx side. Strong. Deep, shiny chocolate patina. Lovely Size 2 1/4 inches x 1 3/4inches. 6.3cm x 4.3cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00 International please ask. Happy Bidding
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Paleolithic - Neanderthal Levallois Atypical point - Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Rare UK found atypical levallois point. C.60,000 BP. An economically produced point with two preform removals on dorsal side to create point. A third cortical on dorsal surface. Retouch around tip. Mottled glassy patina. Attractive piece. Size 2 1/4 inches x 2 1/2 inches. 5.6cm x 6.3cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00 International please ask. Happy Bidding
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Paleolithic - Mousterian double side scraper- Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Rare UK mousterian double sided scraper. C.60,000 BP. A good sized scraper on a cortex backed flake. Both lateral edges with much working. One showing consecutive rework. The other has strong signs of impact through use. Single fine arete ridge on ventral side. Size 3 inches x 1 1/2 inches. 7.6cm x 3.8cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00 International please ask. Happy Bidding 3c0.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3E3c0-14b3dea9e7c-0x10f-
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Paleolithic - Neanderthal Levallois denticulated point - Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Rare UK found classic levallois denticulated flake point. C.60,000 BP. A textbook levallois point. Three classic levallois removals to produce point, with the added bonus of delicate retouched denticulation. Along one lateral edge. A light orange. River patina. A rare type. Size 1 3/4 inches x 1 1/4inches. 4.3cm x 3.2cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00 International please ask. Happy Bidding
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Palaeolithic - Neanderthal levallois scraper - Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Very rare UK found Middle Palaeolithic levallois scraper. C.60,000 BP. A beautiful. Well worked scraper. Expertly made, with two levallois preform facet removals, before final flake removal. Good amount of retouch A lovely tool with walnut patination. Size 2 inches x 1 1/4 inches. 5cm x 3cm) Details and provenance supplied. Happy bidding!
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Paleolithic - Neanderthal mousterian handaxe - Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Rare UK found mousterian handaxe. C.60,000 BP. An irregular but generally cordiform axe. On a large flake. Dorsal side with one main arete ridge and several longitudinal previous removals. Ventral side worked in and around notched area. Fabulous mottled patination Size 3 1/2 inches x 2 1/4 inches. 8.7cm x 5.3cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00 International please ask. Happy Bidding
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Paleolithic - Neanderthal notched / nosed scraper - Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Rare UK found neanderthal notched/ nosed scraper c.60.000 BP. This is a really fantastic and unique piece on a secondary flake. Dorsal face with a single preform removal to create a curving arete ridge. The main lateral edge has been profusely worked into a central'nose' with what appears to be the added bonus of a worked notch to one side. Glossy. Deep walnut patina. An exceptional tool! Size 2 1/4 inches x 1 1/2 inches. 5.6cm x 3.7cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00 International please ask. Happy Bidding
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Paleolithic - Neanderthal Mousterian denticulated scraper - Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Rare UK found perfect mousterian denticulate. C.60,000 BP. A brilliantly worked denticulate. On lateral edge with profude working to create toothed edge. Cortex retained for handling. Rare with this quality of denticulation. Size 2 inches x 1 inche. 5cm x 2.5cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00 International please ask. Happy Bidding
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Paleolithic - Neanderthal mousterian convex scraper - Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Rare UK found mousterian convex scraper. C.60,000 BP. A very well worked. Good sized mousterian piece. Fantastic strong retouch along most of convex edge. Especially towards distal end. Opposing slightly convex edge has a good section that appears to be, although slightly abraided. Quina style retouch. A fantastic piece. Size 3 1/2 inches x 2 inches. 8.9cm x 5cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00 International please ask. Happy Bidding
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Paleolithic - Neanderthal mousterian tool collection - Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- Rare UK found Middle Palaeolithic mousterian tool collection. C.60,000 BP. Nice selection. Including side scrapers, levallois flakes, etc. All with fantastic deep orange river gravel patination. Largest size 2 1/4 inches x 1 1/2 inches. 5.5cm x 3.8cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00 International please ask. Happy Bidding
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Paleolithic - Neanderthal large core / scraper- Rare C.60,000 BP
Neanderthal- rare UK found Middle Palaeolithic core/ scraper. C.60,000 BP An impressive large tertiary flake. With a flat striking platform and several large removals on dorsal side. Shows some signs of use along edges. Chocolate brown patination. Size 3 inches x 2 inches. 7.6cm x 5cm) Details and provenance supplied. US postage $8.00(Please note shipping may be delayed due to the oncoming festive season) International please ask. Happy Bidding
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