16thC war axe with bird's beak

[cornelistromp]

Hi Michael,

thank you for the pictures, I found a good match, closer than expected

In the blade of the Katzbalger of Eindhoven a similar wave pattern, and in the associated tool a very similar Xcross with surrounding 1 and 2 lines respectively.
a similar griprondel guard with two holes and a hanging point I found on a war hammer in the historic museum of praque dated 1530.


I think it is likely to date the axehammer a bit earlier around 1550.

best,

[Marcus den toom]

I tried to find some material but didn't have the time left for a very extensive check trough my pile of information (auction season )
I did however find some material which might be interesting, the wavy decoration seems to make its way slowly to the nort west regions of Germany. Only a assumption of course, to little facts to support this claim.. but still.
Link to bonhams auction of 27th november item number 182.
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20803/lot/182/


Other interesting items where sold in this auction as well.
Christies might have a good database as well on this subject?

[kronckew]

nice axe.

decorations remind me of my salyani khukuri