Iron Age Halstatt Socketted Axehead

8th-11th century A.D. An iron axehead, roughly T-shaped in plan with a shallow crescentic blade, convex cutting edge and roughly rectangular socket. 805 grams, 28 cm (11 in.) UK gallery, acquired in t

Bronze Age Socketted Axehead2nd millennium BC. A bronze socketted axehead with raised leaf-shaped motif to one face, depression to the reverse. 174 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a European gentlem

2nd century BC-1st century AD. An iron spearhead with leaf-shaped blade, prominent midrib, hexagonal-section tapering socket. Cf. Stead, I. et al. Iron Age and Roman Burials in Champagne, Oxford, 2006

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead of European type with straight edge, curved cutting edge with concentric teardrops to both broad faces, slashed collar, broad socket with two lateral lugs. 244 gram

13th-9th century BC. A bronze axehead with scooped socket and flange to the mouth; the lozenge-section loop connected perpendicular to the mouth of the socket. 256 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Private coll

10th-13th century A.D. Hand-forged with triangular-section narrow blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin and spur to the rear, socket with flanges to the rear. See for similar axes N

1st millennium BC. A small bronze axehead with raised midrib, long lentoid-section pick to the rear; short tapering socket with pierced attachment hole. 95 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Property of a Europe

1st millennium BC. A substantial flat-axe with ovoid socket, flared blade with curved edge. 1.1 kg, 17cm (6 3/4"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [No Reserve]

5th-2nd century BC. An iron axehead, trapezoidal in shape with slightly curved edge, square butt. 59 grams, 10.6cm (4"). Property of a European gentleman; acquired on the German art market in the 1990

14th-11th century BC. A large parallel-sided European axehead with everted rim to the mouth, flat facets to the broad faces, lateral loop connected to the socket mouth. 182 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Pro

14th-11th century BC. A large parallel-sided European axehead with everted rim to the mouth, flat facets to the broad faces, lateral loop connected to the socket mouth. 182 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Fro

5th century BC-1st century AD. An iron flat axehead with flared blade, projecting triangular lugs to the sides, rectangular plaque to the rear. 133 grams, 14.3cm (5 1/2"). From an old European collect

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with slightly curved blade, ellipsoid-section socket with flared mouth and collar and narrow loop between; teardrop void to one face. Cf. Novotná, M. Die Äxte und

Ca. 900–1100 AD. Viking Age. An iron battle axe with a wide, fan-shaped blade, tapering cheek, heavy poll and lozenge-shaped socket. Good condition; custom-made stand included. For more informa

Ca. 900-1100 AD.An iron axe head with a curved blade for efficient cutting and chopping. Its tapered cheek adds strength, suitable for combat and tasks like tree cutting. Size: L:130mm / W:190mm ; 675

Ca. 900-1100 AD.An iron axe head featuring a sharp curved blade, ideal for swift slashing in battle. Its tapering cheek adds durability and balance, while a socket on the heavy butt allows for pole at

Ca. 900-1100 AD.An iron axe head rendered with a curved cutting edge for versatile use. The piece was likely found in a settled area, where it would have been used for domestic purposes. Size: L:60mm

Ca. 900-1100 AD.An iron axe head with an asymmetrical and curved cutting edge that extends below the width of the butt. The asymmetry of the cutting edge adds a distinctive element to the axe head, en

Ca. 900-1100 AD.An iron axe head with a splendid, bearded design and a slightly curved cutting edge. The bearded-type axe head, characterized by its elongated lower section, enhances the functionality

Material: Iron Dimensions: 188mm ; 197.6grams Provenance/Additional Information: From an old British collection, property of a London collector, acquired on British and European art market between 196

1st millennium BC. A socketted axehead with thickened collar, flared blade with slightly curved cutting edge, thick lateral loop. 334 grams, 11.4cm (4 1/2"). From the private collection of Alexander C

9th-11th century A.D. With triangular-section narrow blade widening to a bevelled edge, socket with rounded extension to the rear. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow,

Ca. 900–1100 AD. Viking Age. An iron axe head comprising a curved blade, elongated cheek, lozenge-shaped poll and round socket. Fair condition; mounted on a custom-made stand. For more informat

Circa 10th-12th century A.D.. With broad curved blade and short spur beneath the chin, narrow neck, deep socket with extended edge to the reverse. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940,