Medieval European Axehead with Cross

15th-17th century AD. A substantial iron axe-head with pentagonal-section flared socket, broad blade with curved edge, stamped to one face with 'FA' and 'WR' border of pellets and arcs, cross on Calva

13th-15th century AD. An iron axehead with D-shaped socket, broad blade with spur to the chin, punched motif of cross pommee and tendrils. 1 kg, 21cm (8 1/4"). From a private European collection; form

11th-12th century of early style with centered cross beam and the beam tips crossed in the Jerusalem Cross fashion used through the Crusades. The tips further embellished with low domes with crenulate

Silvered bronze, 13th-15th century. Just under 1 12” total height, symmetrical, with the cross beam centered. The beams flared in the Maltese cross fashion with triple circle terminals derived f

7th-10th century. Bronze 1 1/2” height. Symmetrical, the beams expanding from the center. Rudimentary representation of the Corpus Christi. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a scared relic. Sold

7th-10th century. Bronze 1” height. Symmetrical, the beams expanding from the center. Niello inlay of a line cross within. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a sacred relic. Sold at sacred shrine

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

7th-10th century. Bronze 1 3/4” height. Symmetrical, the beams with trefoil terminals. Low relief depiction of the Corpus Christi in silhouette. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a scared relic.

7th-10th century. Bronze 1 5/8” height. Symmetrical, the beams with trefoil terminals. Low relief depiction of the Corpus Christi in detail. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a scared relic. Sol

Slightly under 1" height, symmetrical with square at the junction and incised cross motif. Carried by European Pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land to visit the land where Christ lived and died. Profes

1" tall, symmetrical with square at the junction and incised cross motif. Carried by European Pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land to visit the land where Christ lived and died. Professionally refurbis

7th-10th century. Bronze 1” height. Symmetrical with large square medial expansion. Incised cross with four dots at the joints. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a sacred relic. Sold at sacred s

7th-10th century. Bronze 7/8” height. Symmetrical with large square medial expansion. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a scared relic. Sold at shrines and sacred sites along the route to the Ho

Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture to Medieval period, ca. 8th to 13th century CE. A forged-steel axe head with a tall, curved blade bearing a sharpened edge, a sturdy neck, and a t

**First Time At Auction** Western Europe, probably Germany, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A forged-steel axe head of a stocky form with a thick butt, a wide hafting hole, a sturdy shoulder, and a sharpened bla

Medieval European Bronze Cross Pendant | Circa. 16th Century | A Western-European Cross-shaped artifact pendant with images on each side - Side 1) The figure of Christ crucified with what appears to b

Silvered bronze. 3/4" height. Early symmetrical form with centered cross beam and expanded beam terminals. The back recessed for inclusion of a holy relic which was sealed in. Carried by European Pilg

Western/Central Europe, probably Germany or France, Medieval period, ca. 11th to 14th century CE. A forged-iron axe head of a tall form with a rectangular blade head bearing a sharpened edge, a stocky

Eastern European Medieval Cast Iron Cross c.13th century AD. Size 3 1/8 inches length. Fine cast iron Cross with Crucifix on both sides. Provenance: The Estate Of Robert Onsted, acquired in The USA Ma

Ca. 1000-1200 AD. Medieval Western Europe/Viking. An iron axe head with a curved blade, triangular cheek, elliptical shaft-hole, and short butt. The blade has remarkable decoration in the form of an i

**Originally Listed At $250** Europe, late Medieval, proto-Renaissance period, ca. 15th century CE. An elegant, simple silver ring with a diamond-shaped face and a very low relief cross on it. The sho

Neolithic Period, 5th-3rd millennium B.P. A polished stone axehead with a lentoid cross-section, rounded butt and convex cutting edge; old inked collection inventory number to one face: 'R.0272.12.00'

ca. 1000 AD. European. Eastern Viking. A wearable bronze cross with integral loop; elaborately decorated with yellow enamel insert.Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s; previ

This superb ring combines a favorite Medieval motif, the four point Star of Bethlehem with the Jerusalem Cross of the Crusades. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p.30, bottom right for an example dated 10th-