A miner's axe, Saxon Electorate, dated 1687 Iron blade with several perforations, the smith mark "PH" and a small hammer head on the back. The fruitwood handle (somewhat wormy with a repaired break) is richly inlaid with engraved and blackened staghorn, including cartouches and geometric and floral decoration, with a crucifixion scene on the back. The elector on horseback, a coat of arms and the date "1687" are on the end of the handle. Length 89 cm. historic, historical, 17th century, axe, ax, axes, ax, tool, tools, military, militaria, fighting device, object,

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