of characteristic form, with slightly curved double-edged axe-blade formed with a reinforced tip, pierced at the base with two stylised bird's heads, enriched with gold lines and foliage on each face, moulded mushroom-shaped rear pean decorated en suite (small areas of pitting), on its wooden haft with iron rivets over brass foliate washers, 61.0 cm blade
Sold for £400
of characteristic form, with slightly curved double-edged axe-blade formed with a reinforced tip, pierced at the base with two stylised bird's heads, enriched with gold lines and foliage on each face, moulded mushroom-shaped rear pean decorated en suite (small areas of pitting), on its wooden haft with iron rivets over brass foliate washers, 61.0 cm blade
Auction: Arms, Armour & Militaria, 6th Dec, 2023