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LOT 2037
Swiss Alpinist Mountain Climber's Axe
1930S A.D.
39 in. (1 kg, 99 cm).
Traditional pattern steel adze-blade and serrated pick head with wing extensions and pyramidal spike and socket butt fitted to long ash handle; the blade stamped 'TH. BIÖRNSTAD & CO / BERN' in two lines.
Provenance
Acquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by copy of Manfred Schotten listing.
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LOT 2037
Swiss Alpinist Mountain Climber's Axe
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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