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Lot 363
A European Horseman's AxeProbably 17th Century
1 December 2009, 14:00 GMT
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £1,080 inc. premium
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Probably 17th Century
Probably 17th Century
With axe-head with crescentic cutting-edge drawn-out to a blunt point above and below, rectangular socket extended to form a pointed beak-shaped fluke of diamond section, and secured to the haft by two riveted iron side-straps, on wooden haft of circular section retaining its original velvet covering (worn and damaged) secured by numerous dome-headed brass nails retaining traces of gilding (some rust patination)
26 cm. head
26 cm. head
Footnotes
For a similar axe sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms and Armour ..., 22 April 2009, lot 82




