An early 18th century Lochaber Axe
£4,000
Auction: 19 August 2013 at 15:00 BST
Description
of characteristic form, the broad blade with slightly convex cutting edge clipped-in about and below, integral circular socket mounts, the upper one surmounted by a re-curved hook of tapering circular section, the lower one with integral side-straps riveted to the original wooden shaft of circular section, and conical iron shoe with compressed globular terminal
Dimensions
30.45cm head
Footnote
Provenance: By repute Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
Bonhams (Knightsbridge) Auction17948, 24th November 2010, lot 48