German 16thC Axe for comment

cornelistromp · 2nd February 2012, 08:13 PM

Hi There,

today I have received a beautiful and interesting Axe.

I think it has a German origin and was made at the end of the 16th century. (1591)
The snake in the tree- or s- mark I have seen before somewhere, also the pattern on the shaft and inlays looks familiar to me. (I think I have seen it on some 16thC firearm stock?)
The petalled flower which stands for Christianity,but the oriental-looking towers ?
I am more at home in swords who helps me further with this Axe?

thanks.

2nd February 2012, 08:13 PM	#1
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,057	German 16thC Axe for comment Hi There, today I have received a beautiful and interesting Axe. I think it has a German origin and was made at the end of the 16th century. (1591) The snake in the tree- or s- mark I have seen before somewhere, also the pattern on the shaft and inlays looks familiar to me. (I think I have seen it on some 16thC firearm stock?) The petalled flower which stands for Christianity,but the oriental-looking towers ? I am more at home in swords who helps me further with this Axe? thanks. Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 3rd February 2012 at 01:14 PM.