Lot 2282

Two Indian axes, 19th century

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

Starting Price € 300

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 6 hours left

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Description

First axe with crescent-shaped cutting edge, cut calligraphy cartouche on both sides. Mutually hollow-worked strike head, open towards the striking side, shaped as a stylised elephant. Square push spike at the head end. Hollow-forged shaft of brass, entirely engraved with floral motifs. Length 57 cm. Together with a single-piece worked axe with widely projecting, centrally waisted cutting edges. Lightly engraved at the base. Iron folded around the eye, neck with flared moulding. Height 17.5 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.