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LOT 1453

Medieval Iron Bearded Axehead

CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

6 1/4 in. (899 grams, 15.7 cm).

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

Provenance

Ex North American collection, 1970s-1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1453

Medieval Iron Bearded Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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