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LOT 0952

Medieval Iron Headsman's Axehead

(Iron, 1.9 kg, 35 cm.).

Circa 15th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with broad, curved edge and thick hexagonal socket with hole for attachment rivet above, with a Hammerhead smith's mark; with Christies auction ticket attached.

Provenance

Ex Christies, Amsterdam; sale 2857, part of lot 322.

CONDITION

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LOT 0952

Medieval Iron Headsman's Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £920

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