Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 1:00 AM UTC
Lot 417:
Very Large 16th-17th C. European Executioner’s Beheading Ax ~ Maker Marked. Massive early example of the Dark Ages European executioner’s axe, most commonly used for the beheading ceremony so popular by the Justice system of the era. With a large well wrought heavy steel head of distinctive goose-neck form, guaranteed to do its job at the first and only impact with a poor bastard’s neck. One side of the blade bearing a struck maker’s mark, another side showing a possible deep marking as well. Mounted on a wooden shaft of substantial age, which is likely to be a slightly later replacement. Huge and blood chilling piece, gives you goosebumps just holding it in hands. Length : 33 3/4" Head length : 14 1/4" Striking edge : 9 3/4".
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