Item: 2 iron axe heads -Francisque- probably from the Merovingian period L:15cm …

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Item: 2 iron axe heads -Francisque- probably from the Merovingian period L:15cm and L:12cm

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Item: 2 iron axe heads -Francisque- probably from the Merovi

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Estim. 700 - 900 EUR

Elamite Copper Axehead with 'Human' Face. 2nd millennium B.C. With crescentic blade and rounded knot at the butt, ornamental curved edging to the upper shaft hole, a cord edge on the upper and lower shaft hole, incised band around the edge of the blade; the butt inversed, forming a bearded human face. Cf. Mahboubian, H., Art of Ancient Iran, copper and bronze, London, 1997, p.166, fig.172b, for identical type; Gernez, G., L’armament en métal au Proche et Moyen-Orient: des origines a 1750 av. J.C., Paris, 2007, p.146, fig.2.14, subtype H2.H.a. 246 grams, 94 mm (3 3/4 in.). The type corresponds to Gernez type H.2.H.a, axes with collar and short sleeve lined with mouldings, fan-shaped blade and rear knot. It was a variant only known in Elam and Luristan. In Luristan one identical specimen was found at Chigha Sabz (grave M7). In Elam, the majority of these axes were found in the Middle-Bronze Age (Age of Isin-Larsa or Early Babylonian Age) tombs of Sarcophagi, at Susa. with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.

Estim. 700 - 900 EUR

Viking Age Iron 'Gotland Type' Axe Head. Circa 9th-13th century A.D. With curved blade and trefoil-shaped chin to the lower edge, round socket with triangular flanges to the upper edge and trefoil-shaped flanges to the lower face. Cf. similar specimen in the Swedish Historical Museum, inventory no.120502_HST, found in a field at Rommunds, Gammelgarn Parish, Gotland; cf. also Hjardar, K. & Vike, V., Vikings at war, Oxford-Philadelphia, 2016, p.161, for a similar example in the typology of decorated axes. 635 grams, 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.). The axe head was made in a particular shape showing elements of plant ornamentation and it may have been used both as a battle axe and working axe. Most men were farmers or labourers on a farm and rarely carried a weapon other than a knife and an axe. Nevertheless, battle, the hunt and the ability to ride were important elements of what constituted the ideal Viking man. From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.

Estim. 150 - 300 EUR

Combination tool wrought iron. Head with hammer and axe can be unscrewed to reveal pliers. Both handles can also be unscrewed. Includes an awl, two screwdrivers and a corkscrew. L. 14.5 cm. Provenance: Nessi Collection, Koller auction, Zurich, April 2, 2012, lot no. 574. A French iron combination tool with a hammer, an axe, a pliers, an awl, two screwdrivers and a corkscrew. France. 18th century.

Starting price 70 EUR

Axes (set of) Lot of 3 decorative or ceremonial axes, Oriental, Ottoman, from 61 to 70 cm, chased with Oriental motifs and 2 chased brass harpoons, 80 cm long. Fair condition.

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