Nice Indo Persian Axe

kronckew · 22nd December 2008, 09:23 PM

nice axe, the head does appear to be on upside down (either that or the haft is

) it looks like this is the head that it originally came with tho. (the one in the b&w photo linked is a different style and the edge is still in line for a strike - i agree with atlantia. even if there was a picture, it could also have been put on upside down. on this one i expect the finial at the top may unscrew allowing the head to be removed, or some such arrangement.

i DO have an ancient axe that is so old it's haft has been replaced three times and it's head twice and recently has had both done at the same time.

katana · 22nd December 2008, 11:31 PM

Hi Bally,
first of all congrats on your graduation ( knowledge is the 'mightiest' weapon of all

)

I too think, that if the price is 'right' ...get it. I also believe the head is upside down....but it seems to have been like it for awhile....judging by the rust around the finial (as suggested by Tim)

Another, high end version sold at Christies ...described as Ottoman ...the head very similar in shape but with decoration. There does seem to be decoration obscured by rust on the one posted.

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/l...jectID=5164286

Regards David

22nd December 2008, 11:31 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Bally, first of all congrats on your graduation ( knowledge is the 'mightiest' weapon of all ) I too think, that if the price is 'right' ...get it. I also believe the head is upside down....but it seems to have been like it for awhile....judging by the rust around the finial (as suggested by Tim) Another, high end version sold at Christies ...described as Ottoman ...the head very similar in shape but with decoration. There does seem to be decoration obscured by rust on the one posted. http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/l...jectID=5164286 Regards David Attached Images

22nd December 2008, 09:23 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	nice axe, the head does appear to be on upside down (either that or the haft is ) it looks like this is the head that it originally came with tho. (the one in the b&w photo linked is a different style and the edge is still in line for a strike - i agree with atlantia. even if there was a picture, it could also have been put on upside down. on this one i expect the finial at the top may unscrew allowing the head to be removed, or some such arrangement. i DO have an ancient axe that is so old it's haft has been replaced three times and it's head twice and recently has had both done at the same time.