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9th C. Viking Iron Axe Head + Pickeaxe Head
9th C. Viking Iron Axe Head + Pickeaxe Head
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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
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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Starting Price $300
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