Arms and Armour Online Auction

June 23, 2011

LOT 50

Lot 50

Pair of Indo-Persian Ceremonial Double Edged Battle Axes, 19th century

Pair of Indo-Persian Ceremonial Double Edged Battle Axes, 19th century
Lot 50 Details
Pair of Indo-Persian Ceremonial Double Edged Battle Axes, 19th century

each steel blade with etched decoration the first including animals in foliate surround, the second with flowers in foliate surround
length 25.5" — 64.8 cm.

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $336
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Property from the collection of Harrison M. Scheak, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

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