MINER'S AXE Saxon, beginning of the 18th century. Elongated trapezoidal blade with a pointed extension, and piercings. Canted socket, with small 'hammer extension'. Brown wooden shaft with engraved bone and horn inlays, decoration: on top - depiction of the Crucifixion with praying miners, eight medallions depicting miners as blacksmiths and pursuing other activities. The bone end-piece of the shaft is engraved with the coats-of-arms of Saxony and Meissen, miners' coats-of-arms, and ornaments. L 83 cm. A rare "ceremonial axe" used by Saxon miners. * The full tax is charged on this item marked * in the auction catalogue, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum of the bid price plus the surcharge for those items. The VAT will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration.

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