Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 397:
Very Powerful 18th-19th C. French or English Large Naval Boarding Ax. A very strong example of the early naval boarding axe, of quite impressive built, with its well wrought massive steel head having a powerful spike to the back, making the axe suitable for the vast variety of heavy duty tasks in the Navy battles or even ashore during the war actions. Mounted on its original wooden shaft with ball shaped hand stopper end. Great piece, definitely well used in around Napoleonic wars era or possibly even earlier during the American Revolution. Total length 35 3/4" Head length 13 3/4" Striking edge 4 1/2".
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