2803 - Swanscombe British Stone Age Knapped Ficron Handaxe. Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 420,000-380,000 B.P. Scaphoid in section with irregular broad point, cortex to the butt with old pencilled legend 'SW[.]E'. 95 grams, 85.6 mm (3 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Swanscombe British Stone Age Knapped Ficron Handaxe. Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 420,000-380,000 B.P. Scaphoid in section with irregular broad point, cortex to the butt with old pencilled legend 'SW[.]E'. 95 grams, 85.6 mm (3 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] Found Swanscombe, Kent, UK. From the original collection of Henry Dewey. From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman. Attributed to Homo heidelbergensis TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.