Lot 2279

An Indian fire-gilded axe, India, 19th century

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 680

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 9 hours left

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Description

Iron, crescent-shaped parade blade, transitioning into a florally engraved copper ferrule. Copper range in the shaped of a finely engraved cow's head. Range and ferrule with traces of the original fire gilding. Axe head removable by unscrewing. Hollow-forged iron haft decorated with three copper bands. Original overall silver inlay partially preserved in traces. Unscrewable, double-conical copper knob with traces of the original gilding. Internal back blade with a slightly curved head. Length 51 cm.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.