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On consignment from the Impressive and well documented private collection of Mr. Thomas Richards. Mr. Richard’s collection includes one of the finest collection of Native American Indian artefacts as well as a special interest in Executioner swords, axes, and other related items.
This English 16th-century Executioners ax, this example points to the ax being used for beheadings.
Other smaller styles of this axe would have served the role to remove hands and feet. This example was found in England, it has a very wide cutting edge, the end portion of the shaft is in the shape of the epiphysis replicating the end portion of a human bone and is original. However, the shaft was replaced at some point.
Specifications:
With an overall length of 96.5 cm,
The ax head is 53.3cm with a cutting edge of 34 cm.
Kindly note only the ax is on offer and any other items in the photographs as solely on display.
Also, any other reference materials are not included in the sale.
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