Lot 1457* - A198 Arms & Armour - Thursday, 30. September 2021, 05.00 PM
MINER'S AXE
Saxon, beginning of the 18th century.
Elongated trapezoidal blade with a pointed extension, and piercings. Canted socket, with small 'hammer extension'. Brown wooden shaft with engraved bone and horn inlays, decoration: on top - depiction of the Crucifixion with praying miners, eight medallions depicting miners as blacksmiths and pursuing other activities. The bone end-piece of the shaft is engraved with the coats-of-arms of Saxony and Meissen, miners' coats-of-arms, and ornaments.
L 83 cm.
A rare "ceremonial axe" used by Saxon miners.
CHF 1 800 / 2 500 | (€ 1 860 / 2 580)
Sold for CHF 2 250 (including buyer’s premium)
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