9th Dec, 2009 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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AN INDIAN AXE
AN INDIAN AXE, 19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY SIND
with crescentic axe blade, the lower portion encased in gilt-brass decorated with repoussé with scrolling foliage and flowers, flat rear pean decorated with an elephant and a mounted warrior on either side, gilt brass haft decorated en suite with the base of the head, and retaining its chiselled basal cap incorporating a concealed dagger
52cm; 20 1/2in
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AN INDIAN AXE, 19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY SIND
with crescentic axe blade, the lower portion encased in gilt-brass decorated with repoussé with scrolling foliage and flowers, flat rear pean decorated with an elephant and a mounted warrior on either side, gilt brass haft decorated en suite with the base of the head, and retaining its chiselled basal cap incorporating a concealed dagger
52cm; 20 1/2in
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 9th Dec, 2009
