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Forum: European Armoury 22nd August 2024, 07:28 PM
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Posted By Esotec
You are correct. I'm in contact with the...

You are correct.
I'm in contact with the auction house to see what can be done. They will contact seller and see if he has any more documentation..
If they get an expert to authenticate the axe....
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,592
Posted By Esotec
Got the papers on the provenance today. ...

Got the papers on the provenance today.
Unfortunately, it is not mentioned where the ax was found, which is sad.
But I received a copy of receipt of sale by Philippe Misslier at the Kassel...
Forum: European Armoury 14th July 2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,592
Posted By Esotec
Yes, I'm really happy with the provenance. Took...

Yes, I'm really happy with the provenance.
Took two pictures that better show the surface of the blade.
Dont think its glodeskall.
I am also surprised by the condition. Maybe the axe lay in sandy...
Forum: European Armoury 12th July 2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,592
Posted By Esotec
Wow. Thank you. That is some interesting...

Wow.
Thank you. That is some interesting reading.
Unfortunately, they did not mention where the ax was found.
But I have not yet received all the provenance papers and it is very possible that...
Forum: European Armoury 11th July 2024, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,592
Posted By Esotec
The auction house described the object as ...

The auction house described the object as
"Beard axe, Viking age, ca 750-950".
Forum: European Armoury 10th July 2024, 08:36 AM
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Views: 14,592
Posted By Esotec
Its made of iron. I bought it from a well known...

Its made of iron.
I bought it from a well known Swedish auction house. And the provenance was very good. One of the reasons I bought it.
I can see now that the color is abit of in the pics. Maybe...
Forum: European Armoury 9th July 2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,592
Posted By Esotec
A few more pics. Size is ca 14cm x 9cm.

A few more pics.
Size is ca 14cm x 9cm.
Forum: European Armoury 9th July 2024, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,592
Posted By Esotec
Viking axe with christian cross? Pictures.

I recently purchased this axe head at a reputable auction. The objects had very good provenance from 1930 onwards.
Is it just me or does the item have a Christian cross in its markings?
How...
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