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LOT 1405

Medieval Iron Bearded Axehead

CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.

7 in. (1.27 kg, 17.7 cm).

With broad curved blade and square chin, narrow neck, deep socket with square-section hammer to the reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection, UK, formed 1980s-1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1405

Medieval Iron Bearded Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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