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LOT 1472
Medieval and Later Iron Axehead and Adze Group
15TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 - 3 1/4 in. (157 grams total, 69-82 mm).
Comprising: small blade with offset triangular socket, flared edge; adze with split socket and small flared blade. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference nos.A72 & A73.
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LOT 1472
Medieval and Later Iron Axehead and Adze Group
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £250
Comprising a wide curving blade and long neck with a band of herringbone decoration at the base, tubular neck with claw-like extension to the rear and a decorative diagonal band to both sides. 308 grams, 10.6 cm
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