EARLY 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN NAVAL BOARDING OR FIRE AXE.

EARLY 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN NAVAL BOARDING OR FIRE AXE. This axe is a large European style broad axe dating to the period 1800-1840. Face measuring 5-1/2”, tapering to a circular socket, which is 1-1/4” in height and terminating in a four-faceted pointed and down turned spike. Deeply stamped on the left face is “M” measuring approx. 1/4” in height surmounted by a crude stylized crown. The haft is of oak carved with a knob as its base and carved rings approx. 3” and 5-1/2” from the base. CONDITION: Axe head is black and uncleaned with light pitting and surface rust overall. Edge is dull. Haft may be contemporary with the head or an early replacement during its period of use. 4-56949 CW98 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3198	$1,035.00	EARLY 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN NAVAL BOARDING OR FIRE AXE. This axe is a large European style broad axe dating to the period 1800-1840. Face measuring 5-1/2”, tapering to a circular socket, which is 1-1/4” in height and terminating in a four-faceted pointed and down turned spike. Deeply stamped on the left face is “M” measuring approx. 1/4” in height surmounted by a crude stylized crown. The haft is of oak carved with a knob as its base and carved rings approx. 3” and 5-1/2” from the base. CONDITION: Axe head is black and uncleaned with light pitting and surface rust overall. Edge is dull. Haft may be contemporary with the head or an early replacement during its period of use. 4-56949 CW98 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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