Lot 175

Prehistoric Acheulean Chert Stone Axe Tool

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Prehistoric Acheulean Chert Stone Axe Tool

Estimate: $900 - $1,350

Starting Bid: $450

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June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Western Europe, Paleolithic period, ca. 1.7 million to 200,000 years ago, a large bifacial chert handaxe exhibiting a classic teardrop form with broad flake scars and a tapered working edge. The surface shows well-defined percussion flaking across both faces, with a warm brown patina and areas of cortex remaining along the edge, emphasizing its early stone tool production. A representative example of Acheulean technology, this type of handaxe was a versatile implement used for cutting, butchering, and general survival tasks by early human populations. Size: 5" L x 3.25" W (12.7 cm x 8.3 cm)

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired prior to 2002

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Item # 201364

  • Condition: Good. Several recent chips and flakes to the surface, but otherwise intact. Nice patina.

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$300 $999 $50
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$2,000 $4,999 $250
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$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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