26th Jun, 2013 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A VIKING BEARDED AXE
A VIKING BEARDED AXE, 8TH CENTURY
in excavated condition, with wedge-shaped blade formed with a slightly curved leading edge, and near-triangular socket-aperture with a pair of short rounded langets
15.5cm; 6 1/8in high
Provenance
Excavated in Lincolnshire
For a related example see H. Seitz 1965, p.120, fig. 71e
No Reserve
Sold for £2,600
A VIKING BEARDED AXE, 8TH CENTURY
in excavated condition, with wedge-shaped blade formed with a slightly curved leading edge, and near-triangular socket-aperture with a pair of short rounded langets
15.5cm; 6 1/8in high
Provenance
Excavated in Lincolnshire
For a related example see H. Seitz 1965, p.120, fig. 71e
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2013
