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Lot 3044

A German saddle axe
probably 13th century
-Select US Arms Type-

10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$2,340 inc. premium

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A German saddle axe
probably 13th century

The iron head with applied 3 1/4 inch crescent-shaped edge, oval socket and 2 3/4 inch slightly downcurving pointed spike. Mounted on a deeply fluted 20 inch haft, the top secured by a stud with large stepped head above a rectangular washer.
Condition: Head showing scattered areas of pitting. Haft showing considerable wear and with some losses, partially retaining an old wax finish and is possibly original.
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Note: Bonhams & Butterfields would like to thank author James Douglas Gamble for his assistance in cataloging this lot.

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