Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Large Hewing Axe, northern Europe, 15th century, broad blade with single bevel, offset from the long socket, blade stamped three times with the mark "P [heart] B," mounted on a modern ash handle, blade lg. 13 3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.; Robert Abels, 1965.
Estimate $700-900
Blade has minor pitting.
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Keywords
George Snook, Robert AbelsChristopher D. Fox
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