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LOT 1852
Medieval Iron Bearded Axehead
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
4 7/8 in. (450 grams, 12.5 cm).
With broad curved blade and square chin, broad neck, small socket with square-section hammer to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx North American collection, 1970s-1990s.
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Medieval Red Ware Flagon
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With broad base and squat profile, sloping shoulder and tall tubular neck, rounded rim, single lateral loop handle below; signs of green glaze remaining around the lip. 569 grams, 20.5 cm
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Medieval Iron Axehead Group
15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising different axe types and sizes, most with convex cutting edges. 4.65 kg total, 13-22 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Some of these axes (type VIIa in the Glosek's classification) are a common type in Western Europe, widespread between 12th-15th century A.D. Mostly the specimens are 'carpenter's hatchets' that could also be used as offensive weapons if necessary.
