RARE A-Grade Flint Harpoon | British Stone Age Tool | Serrated Lithic | Genuine Cornish Artefact w/ COA

Description

This listing is for a RARE A-grade Flint Lithic Harpoon featuring fine serrations along the edge, a remarkable example of prehistoric British Stone Age craftsmanship, sourced from Cornwall, UK. This artefact is an authentic tool, likely used for fishing or small game hunting, crafted from flint and expertly knapped by early humans.

Your specimen has been carefully selected for quality and significance. The item shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its 100% genuine provenance.

Artefact Details:

• Type: Flint Lithic Harpoon
• Tool Use: Likely fishing/hunting, barbed/serrated for penetration and retrieval
• Cultural Period: Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic (approx. 8,000–4,000 BCE)
• Region: Cornwall, United Kingdom
• Material: Fine-grained flint, likely local or coastal-derived
• Grade: A-Grade — exceptional preservation and symmetry
• Serrations: Multiple evenly spaced barbs suggest design for efficient use in aquatic environments
• Scale Reference: 1cm cube in photo; see image for full sizing

Geological and Cultural Context:

• Depositional Environment: While not a fossil, the flint was derived from sedimentary chalk deposits common to southern England. These nodules were collected or traded for knapping.
• Manufacture Technique: Expert percussion flaking and retouching used to shape and serrate the tool
• Cultural Significance:
• Lithic harpoons like this are rare and regionally significant finds in British archaeology. They speak to the development of specialised tools for fishing or coastal foraging in early societies, prior to the widespread use of metals.

Notable Features:

• Rarity: Harpoons are less commonly found than standard blades or scrapers.
• Serration Design: Indicates understanding of mechanical advantage in prey retrieval
• Condition: Excellent — edges, tip, and barbs largely intact
• Scientific Relevance: Tools like this help define cultural phases and subsistence strategies of prehistoric coastal communities in the British Isles.

Summary:

• Item: A-grade Flint Lithic Harpoon with serrations
• Origin: Cornwall, UK
• Period: British Stone Age (Mesolithic–Neolithic transition)
• Material: Flint
• Authenticity: Certified genuine specimen
• Use: Likely fishing or small game retrieval
• Photo: Displays exact artefact you will receive
• Scale: 1cm rule or cube visible

Note:

All of our Artefacts are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a museum-quality piece and a unique opportunity to own a real piece of prehistoric craftsmanship. Ideal for collectors, educators, or history enthusiasts.