I found some axes online that are mounted with shafts in similar matter as the large axes. Theay are refered to as being from india. And although the large axes are persian in apperance they may well be made in India. They most accurate (and safely boring) term form them would most likely be Indo-Persian.
Regarding when it was made the safe term would be 19th century. But one has to ask the question when was there a demand for this type of decorative weapon. I still think that this axe (large one) was made for export as an display piece for someone in europe or america. They may have been used for some specific purpose, such as world fairs (first on in London 1851) or even sold at retailer. My guess is that its made mid to late 19th century, but that is just my opinion.
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