Rare Scandinavian Norse Viking Double Bladed Axe Head Restored & Conserved - EF
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:6860455 | Provenance: AP Private Collection formed in the 1990s |
| Type: Axes | Colour: Carbon Dark Iron Steel |
| Material: Carbon Steel |
Visit Our ShopAdd To Saved SellersJoin Our NewsletterContact UsExtremely Rare Scandinavian Norse Viking Double Bladed Axe Head Conserved - EFDescriptionRarity and condition are both well served in the example, which makes it highly desirable for any serious collection: NB this example has had some restoration around the haft area + oxide removal and micro-wax application to the double blades:Date:Circa: 9th – 10th Century AD: ScandinavianSize:Symmetrical 14 cm blade height dime...nsions: length across shoulders 27.7 cm: aperture diametre 2.5 cm: weight at 803 grams: This is a large and remarkableViking period axe-head: A double bladed bearded axe of large proportions: whoever had this made was extremely large in stature and, extremely serious aboutmaximising their strength in battle: The axe form corresponds with the Petersen type C typology however, thisis only seen in a single axe form and not cataloged in a double headed form aswith this example: This makes this restored and conserved example extremely rare and anexample such as this is rarely seen outside of Museum collections: The axe whilst heavy, isextremely well balanced with a large spurs seen to the neck allowing a largepole to be securely hafted: An axe like this seen in a combat environment coulddeliver shattering blows and is double bladed nature, makes it very versatile inwell trained hands: interlocking with sword blows, shattering shield walls andagainst a unprotected combatant – utterly devastating: Condition: Extremely Fine and of Display Quality:The axe has undergonecareful oxide reduction and removal: The outer surfaces then being treated witha museum grade micro-oil to seal and protect the remaining high carbon richblades: an area of the haft has been carefully mechanically restored following the sectional shape and longitudinal dimensions of this area: Provenance: Previously part of a privateScandinavian collection formed in the 1970’s: I acquired this axe and severalother Norse pieces in the mid 2000’s:Available with a unique Ancienpasts Certificate of Authenticity upon sale:Copyright Ancient Pasts | All rights reservedShippingUK Royal Mail Special Delivery: International Royal Mail Tracked and Signed:ReturnsAvailable please contact us for Terms and Conditions:PaymentWe accept payment via Debit & Credit Card and PayPal. All transactions are 100% secure.
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