17th C. German Iron Axe Head - Maker's Mark
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Europe, Germany, ca. 17th century CE. A heavy Wiebelhausen brand broad axe head, made of iron, with a maker's mark "WIEBELHAUSEN G.M.B.H." and a bottom line that is difficult to read but seems to refer to its casting on one side. The blade itself is sturdy and thin, and the cutting edge is still extremely sharp despite its worn appearance. A wide hole in the center meant for a wooden shaft is still intact, and the two-pronged prying end would have been used for nail or spike removal. These axes would have been useful for digging trenches or building earthworks. Size: 7.55" L x 1.125" W x 4.125" H (19.2 cm x 2.9 cm x 10.5 cm).
Provenance: ex-Oleg Rodchenkovaa collection, Kiev, Ukraine; ex-private Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA collection
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#125456
Europe, Germany, ca. 17th century CE. A heavy Wiebelhausen brand broad axe head, made of iron, with a maker's mark "WIEBELHAUSEN G.M.B.H." and a bottom line that is difficult to read but seems to refer to its casting on one side. The blade itself is sturdy and thin, and the cutting edge is still extremely sharp despite its worn appearance. A wide hole in the center meant for a wooden shaft is still intact, and the two-pronged prying end would have been used for nail or spike removal. These axes would have been useful for digging trenches or building earthworks. Size: 7.55" L x 1.125" W x 4.125" H (19.2 cm x 2.9 cm x 10.5 cm).
Provenance: ex-Oleg Rodchenkovaa collection, Kiev, Ukraine; ex-private Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#125456
Condition
Surface wear commensurate with age and use, extensively pitted surface due to iron composition, and wear to cutting edge, otherwise intact and very good.
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17th C. German Iron Axe Head - Maker's Mark
Estimate $250 - $350
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