AN INDIAN AXE, 18TH CENTURY with engraved brass head, the forward portion pierced with foliage and fitted with crescentic axe-blade, the rear portion formed as a pair of adorsed tiger heads, iron leaf-shaped central spike, iron haft formed in three stages, retaining traces of silver foliage, engraved brass basal cap incorporating a concealed stiletto 57.5cm; 22Nin Provenance: Robin Wigington, The Arms & Armour Gallery, Poet's Arbour.