9th C. Viking Iron Axe Head + Pickeaxe Head
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Description
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Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A fascinating pair of iron tools: an axe head and a pickaxe head. Larger of the 2, the axe presents a square butt and a long, arched blade with a slightly curved bit and a protruding beard. Alternatively, the pickaxe head displays a flattened adze and an ovoid eye. Two important tools to Viking culture! Size of larger (axe head): 8.8" L x 2.7" W (22.4 cm x 6.9 cm)
Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection
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#176008
Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A fascinating pair of iron tools: an axe head and a pickaxe head. Larger of the 2, the axe presents a square butt and a long, arched blade with a slightly curved bit and a protruding beard. Alternatively, the pickaxe head displays a flattened adze and an ovoid eye. Two important tools to Viking culture! Size of larger (axe head): 8.8" L x 2.7" W (22.4 cm x 6.9 cm)
Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#176008
Condition
Pickaxe head is missing pick and part of eye and axe head is missing top part of eye. Both have nicks, chips, and abrasions, commensurate with age. Rich patina throughout.
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9th C. Viking Iron Axe Head + Pickeaxe Head
Estimate $600 - $900
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