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Fine Antique Arms and Militaria from around the world

Wednesday 25 September 2024 e Thursday 26 September 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A fine axe, about 1880

Estimate

€ 1.100 - 1.300

Sold

€ 1.375

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

India
length 63.5 cm.
Large iron axe with crescent-shaped edge, covered at the base with brass foil finely engraved with floral motifs, lily-shaped hammer, lance-shaped cusp, the centre and the base of the hammer decorated en suite with the axe. Cylindrical iron shaft richly decorated with silver floral motifs, divided by three gilded rings. Base with turn-off pommel shaped as a tiger's head, with single-edged knife blade. Rare.