Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Pole Axe, Europe, c. 15th century, wide blade with median ridge above a convex blade and pointed beak, a pointed cross piece through center, and langets, mounted on a rectangular pine pole with canted edges, overall lg. 77 3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.
Estimate $800-1,200
Few scattered worm hold in pole.
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Keywords
George SnookChristopher D. Fox
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Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
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