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Hermann Historica

975 - Four Roman iron axes, 2nd–5th centuries A.D.

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€300

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29.5%

Four Roman iron axes, 2nd–5th centuries A.D. 1) Axe with a flat upper surface and rectangular tang flanges at the top and bottom on both sides of the oval tang hole. A blunt, flat neck directly behind the tang hole; at the front, the blade extends downward from a 12.6 cm-high cutting edge into a long beard. Surface shows signs of corrosion. Length 16.5 cm. 2) Axe with a blade that curves slightly downward and widens toward the cutting edge; the cutting edge is slightly beveled, following the curve of the blade. Pointedly extended tang flanges at the top and bottom on both sides of the oval tang hole. Blunt, flat neck directly behind the tang hole, extended minimally upward and downward. Surface shows signs of corrosion. Length: 21 cm. 3) Axe with a blade that curves slightly downward and widens toward the cutting edge; the cutting edge is slightly beveled, following the curve of the blade. Tall, rectangular tang flanges at the top and bottom on both sides of the oval tang hole. Blunt, flat neck extending 3.5 cm backward. Surface shows signs of corrosion. Length 16 cm. 4) Axe with a blade that widens toward the cutting edge. Tapered tangs on both sides of the oval tang hole, pointed only at the bottom. Blunt, flat neck directly behind the socket, separated at the top and bottom by a notch. Surface shows signs of corrosion. Length: 15 cm. CULTURAL HERITAGE! Provenance: Private collection in southern Germany, acquired at the beginning of the millennium from the collector’s father, who passed away in 2013. Condition: II -

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Auction details

Art, Antiques & Collectibles - II
Tuesday, November 17
10:00 AM
Bretonischer Ring 3
85630 Grasbrunn, Germany

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Hermann Historica +49 8 95 47 26 490 contact@hermann-historica.com
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