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LOT 1187

Medieval Iron Blade

CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

10 1/4 in. (418 grams, 26 cm).

A slender crescentic axehead with attachment arms, single rivet hole to each terminal. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex property of B.C., previously in a 1970s collection.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.

Accompanied by a copy of a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.

CONDITION

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LOT 1187

Medieval Iron Blade

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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