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Lot of 3 Indian ''Bullova'' Axes

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
Lot of 3 Indian ''Bullova'' Axes
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Lot of 3 Indian ''Bullova'' Axes, from the Chota Nagpur area of India, with different shaped axe heads: (1) The first is a 6-1/4'' wide ''W''-shaped blade with a forged eyelet for mounting. The 26''-pointed round wood shaft has a dark finish. There is a thin brass sheet with scalloped edges that helps retain the axe head. Condition is good with the axe head showing forging flaws, rust pitting, and a dark age graying. Wood shaft may be a modern replacement and shows a few scratches and dings. (2) The second axe has a moustache-shaped blade, sharp on the outer edge, that measures about 8-1/2'' wide. It has a hand forged eyelet for mounting, and has some light engraved decorations near the middle. Round wood shaft measures 27'' in length. Condition is good with the blade displaying some forging flaws, mainly on one side, and some scattered light rust pitting. Wood shaft shows age, scuffing, and some longitudinal cracks. (3) The third axe has a half-moon shaped blade measuring 5'' wide with a hand forged eyelet for mounting. The 31'' round wood shaft has brass reinforcing rings at the top and bottom. Condition is good with the blade showing evidence of hand forging, dark age graying, and light rust patina. Wood shaft has a dark patina and a few scuffs and scratches. Est.: $300-$500/lot.