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LOT 1471

Post-Medieval Iron Decorated Axehead

18TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

7 7/8 in. (482 grams, 20 cm).

With curved crescentic blade, round-section socket, a pair of square-section spikes to the rear; incised decoration on both sides. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1471

Post-Medieval Iron Decorated Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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