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Accademia Fine Art

326 - ANTIQUE HAMMER AND AXE HEAD
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Estimate €100 - €200
Description
ANTIQUE HAMMER AND AXE HEAD The wrought-iron hammer with a solid, trapezoidal-shaped head, fitted to its original wooden handle; the flat, sturdy face of the hammerhead displays a dark, grainy patina characteristic of antique iron, with signs of wear from use on the striking surfaces. The wrought-iron axe head has a flared cutting edge and a round eye designed to accommodate the wooden handle; the iron displays a dark brown patina and a pitted surface characteristic of prolonged exposure and long-standing corrosion. Hand-forged without ornamentation, in a style characteristic of utility axes produced in Europe during the medieval period and the early Renaissance. Axe dimensions: 27 x 13 cm – Hammer: 17 x 11.5 cm
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