Indo-Persian Axe?

[Spunjer]

cruising thru FB, i came across this conversation. owner was wondering what this item is. my first thought was it's an indo-persian axe. is it, or is it something else???

[TVV]

This looks European to me. My guess would be a Victorian interpretation of a 15th century war hammer?

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by TVV

This looks European to me. My guess would be a Victorian interpretation of a 15th century war hammer?

I agree it is EU and very likely as TVV describes.

[Kubur]

Yes, a mix of Mamluk mace, Mughal zaghnal, Qajar axe and European war-hammer... Strange... The decoration is likely Indo-persian.

[Sancar]

Originally Posted by Kubur

Yes, a mix of Mamluk mace, Mughal zaghnal, Qajar axe and European war-hammer... Strange... The decoration is likely Indo-persian.

Decoration is "Baroque" with S and C motifs. But looks similar to Western Asian "rumi" decoration patterns from a distance.

[Spunjer]

thank you. what about age-wise? is it recent, or has it been around for awhile?

[spiral]

Originally Posted by Spunjer

thank you. what about age-wise? is it recent, or has it been around for awhile?

I know nothing about the axe but Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901.

spiral

[Spunjer]

Originally Posted by spiral

I know nothing about the axe but Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901.

spiral

ahhh, so that's her secret, hehe...

lol, can't help it