A Saxon miner's axe,dated 1702. Openwork,iron blade. The blade point has bone decoration. Walnut helve with richly engraved and blackened bone inlays and dated "1702". The back of the helve bears a crucifix,holy and mining scenes are depicted on the sides. The end of the helve is bone with the Saxon Electoral coat of arms and crossed miner's hammers. Length 85 cm. historic,historical,18th century,axe,ax,axes,ax,tool,tools,military,militaria,fighting device,object,objects,stills,battle ax,battle axe,poleaxe,battle axes,battle axes,poleaxes,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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