Remains of collection of antique/ancient axes for ID.

Atlantia · 17th March 2011, 01:08 AM

#5: I think this is the last one (unless I find any more in the shed!)
Another unknown type (probobly agricultural).
Sizes as shown, weight 2150g

Matchlock · 18th March 2011, 05:45 PM

Hi Gene,

Though this is not my field of expertise I remember seeing axe blades like your #4 dated as early the 8th/9th c. (Continental Carolingian type).

Btw, I just noticed our number of posts was even as of today.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 18th March 2011, 07:30 PM

Nos. 1-3 I would tentatively attribute to the 17th c., no. 5 is in my opinion not far away in time from no. 4.

Just rough estimations though

- where are the experts? Broadaxe, wouldn't you like to join in?

Best,
Michael

Atlantia · 18th March 2011, 10:54 PM

Thank you Michael.
I was beginning to think that nobody was interested in these rusty old things

Matchlock · 18th March 2011, 11:14 PM

Oh, I too used to have such special items about 20 years ago, so a bit of dating memory seems to have survived.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 19th March 2011, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thank you Michael.
I was beginning to think that nobody was interested in these rusty old things

Are the two of us the only ones to feel a certain lethargy here?

Best though worrying,
Michael

Rick · 19th March 2011, 12:28 AM

It will be slow this weekend .
Everyone is at the arms show and seminar .

Atlantia · 19th March 2011, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Are the two of us the only ones to feel a certain lethargy here?

Best though worrying,
Michael

Ahh, Rick's solved the mystery

We aren't being ignored

Matchlock · 19th March 2011, 02:03 AM

I realize that.

So will I, bidding on behalf of a friend as well!

m

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18th March 2011, 05:45 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Gene, Though this is not my field of expertise I remember seeing axe blades like your #4 dated as early the 8th/9th c. (Continental Carolingian type). Btw, I just noticed our number of posts was even as of today. Best, Michael

18th March 2011, 07:30 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Nos. 1-3 I would tentatively attribute to the 17th c., no. 5 is in my opinion not far away in time from no. 4. Just rough estimations though - where are the experts? Broadaxe, wouldn't you like to join in? Best, Michael

18th March 2011, 10:54 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thank you Michael. I was beginning to think that nobody was interested in these rusty old things

18th March 2011, 11:14 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Oh, I too used to have such special items about 20 years ago, so a bit of dating memory seems to have survived. Best, Michael

19th March 2011, 12:28 AM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	It will be slow this weekend . Everyone is at the arms show and seminar .

19th March 2011, 02:03 AM	#9
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	I realize that. So will I, bidding on behalf of a friend as well! m