Battle axe

[Evgeny_K]

Dear colleagues,
I would be very grateful for the help in identification of this battle ax found in the European part of Russia, near this place:

[Evgeny_K]

here is the axe

[fernando]

Too much inside Russia to be Scandinavian ? :o

[Evgeny_K]

Too much inside Russia to be Scandinavian ? :o


Fernando, do you think this axe has Scandinavian origin?

[fernando]

Fernando, do you think this axe has Scandinavian origin?
Well, it just came to my kind; but i know nothing about these things.
But we certainly have members who can give a serious opinion on this axe :cool:

[Evgeny_K]

Well, it just came to my kind; but i know nothing about these things.
But we certainly have members who can give a serious opinion on this axe :cool:

well, will be waiting for their appearance :)

[fernando]

However looking at the opposite side of the blade, with that "hammer" head, i would ask: why do you consider this a battle axe ?

[Evgeny_K]

However looking at the opposite side of the blade, with that "hammer" head, i would ask: why do you consider this a battle axe ?


I think it's too ornated to be used in household.

Sagaris has a hammer shaped edge - it's normal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagaris

[Atlantia]

Evgeny

Always a pleasure to talk to a fellow Eugene ;)
These small axes are difficult to pinpoint.
Sizes and weight might help to identify it.
Have a look at this thread, it might give you some ideas:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13791

Regards
Gene

[Matchlock]

Judging by both its general Late Gothic formal criteria and the roped frieze decoration, I would date this axe head between ca. 1500 and the mid-16th century.

Best,
Michael

[Evgeny_K]

Evgeny

Always a pleasure to talk to a fellow Eugene ;)
These small axes are difficult to pinpoint.
Sizes and weight might help to identify it.
Have a look at this thread, it might give you some ideas:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13791

Regards
Gene

Me too ;)

here are dimensions of the axe:

lenght - 175 mm
width - 135 mm

[Evgeny_K]

Judging by both its general Late Gothic formal criteria and the roped frieze decoration, I would date this axe head between ca. 1500 and the mid-16th century.

Best,
Michael


Thank you, Michael!

[junker]

Hi Evgeny,

i might be a russian item, because it was found there also.
Here is a photo out o the book:
"russian arm and armour"
This axe is called a parade hatchet from 17 century.
Hope this helps a bit.

Dirk

[Matchlock]

Hi Dirk,

This is a ceremonial axe, which explains for its 17th c. assignation.

The basic Late-Gothic stylistic criteria are as I stated.

Best,
Michael

[Evgeny_K]

Dirk, Michael
Thank you!

Could it be a Polish axe, what do you think?

[Matchlock]

A Polish origin is imaginable, Evgeny,

Eastern European in any case.

Best,
Michael