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Antique Axe Heads

Axe Head
Axe Head

Axe Head

$23,547

Axe Head

Located in London, GB

A bronze axe head with an ornate cast bronze shaft-hole and crescent-shaped blade.

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Bronze

Cream-Grey Neolithic Axe Head, Ancient Sculpture
Cream-Grey Neolithic Axe Head, Ancient Sculpture

Cream-Grey Neolithic Axe Head, Ancient Sculpture

Located in London, GB

Carefully knapped and finished from a large flint core, this axe head was intended to be hafted to a wooden handle.

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15th Century and Earlier British Prehistoric Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Stone

Pair of Neolithic Black Basalt Axe Heads, Great Britain Circa 2200 BC
Pair of Neolithic Black Basalt Axe Heads, Great Britain Circa 2200 BC

Pair of Neolithic Black Basalt Axe Heads, Great Britain Circa 2200 BC

Located in Stamford, CT

Two Black Basalt carved and polished Neolithic axe heads mounted on steel bases. These wonderful ancient objects are a testament to the artisans who created them, with the edges stil...

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15th Century and Earlier English Primitive Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Stone

A Neolithic Polished Stone Axe Head
A Neolithic Polished Stone Axe Head

A Neolithic Polished Stone Axe Head

Located in London, GB

This finely preserved thin-butted axe, knapped and polished from a block of mottled brown-grey coloured flint, is a powerful and aesthetic reminder of the technological advancements ...

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15th Century and Earlier Minimalist Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Axe Head made by our early ancestors with a Purple Patina
Neolithic Axe Head made by our early ancestors with a Purple Patina

Neolithic Axe Head made by our early ancestors with a Purple Patina

Located in London, GB

A well-preserved Neolithic axe head, a particularly fine example of the sophisticated tools produced by emerging Scandinavian societies 2000-4000 years BC.

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15th Century and Earlier Danish Prehistoric Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Axe Head with Cream-Grey Patina from Suffolk, England
Neolithic Axe Head with Cream-Grey Patina from Suffolk, England

Neolithic Axe Head with Cream-Grey Patina from Suffolk, England

Located in London, GB

A well-preserved and particularly fine example of the sophisticated Neolithic axes produced in the British Isles during this period. As one of the longest lasting human technologie...

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15th Century and Earlier British Prehistoric Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Stone

Pre Columbian Valdivian Chorrera ceremonial stone axe C 3000 BC
Pre Columbian Valdivian Chorrera ceremonial stone axe C 3000 BC

Pre Columbian Valdivian Chorrera ceremonial stone axe C 3000 BC

Located in London, GB

A superb and very fine Pre-Columbian, Valdivia Chorrera Ceremonial stone Axe head. Valdivian–Chorrera cultures of coastal Ecuador, This finely shaped piece features a broad, flared...

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15th Century and Earlier Ecuadorean Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Stone

Elegant Swedish Gilt Wood Neoclassical Console Table with Marble Top
Elegant Swedish Gilt Wood Neoclassical Console Table with Marble Top

Elegant Swedish Gilt Wood Neoclassical Console Table with Marble Top

Located in Montreal, QC

Resting on curule trestle legs decorated with axe-heads with a faux marble finished base. A Private Collection: 850 Park Avenue, New York.  

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1810s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Wood

Miniature Georgian Chest of Drawers
Miniature Georgian Chest of Drawers

Miniature Georgian Chest of Drawers

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George III mahogany miniature chest of drawers having string inlay and cross banded top, the drawers with original axe-head pulls retaining traces of fire gilding, standing on s...

Category

1780s English Georgian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

An 18th Century Chippendale Supper Table with Tambour Front
An 18th Century Chippendale Supper Table with Tambour Front

An 18th Century Chippendale Supper Table with Tambour Front

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

A fine mid eighteenth century Chippendale supper table, with serpentine tambour front, the top extending with a flap opening to each side, with single drawer to the frieze with origi...

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

Patinated Kindling Bin with a Baronial Crest
Patinated Kindling Bin with a Baronial Crest

Patinated Kindling Bin with a Baronial Crest

Located in Greenwich, CT

A copper bin of footed bowl form possessing a wonderful bronze patinated surface and featuring a baronial crest with a crown and crests of horns, dividers and axe heads, supported on...

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1850s Dutch Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Copper

Fine Georgian Bedside Cupboard
Fine Georgian Bedside Cupboard

Fine Georgian Bedside Cupboard

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George III Mahogany bedside cabinet in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the scalloped gallery top over double doors featuring exceptional veneers and "rope-twist' inlay and ori...

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George 2nd Toilet Mirror
Antique George 2nd Toilet Mirror

Antique George 2nd Toilet Mirror

Located in Sherborne, GB

Cross grain mouldings to the frame, flanked by square tapered pillars, ending with brass finals, the mirror has a single oak lined drawer with it’s original axe head drop handles, si...

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18th Century English George II Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Pine

18th Century George II Pembroke Table
18th Century George II Pembroke Table

18th Century George II Pembroke Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The top with drop-leaf ends sits over the frieze, which offers a single drawer retaining its original axe head handles. This table also offers a fine concave-sided undertier.

Category

18th Century English Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

Grand Tour Collection of Interesting Objects & Fragments
Grand Tour Collection of Interesting Objects & Fragments

Grand Tour Collection of Interesting Objects & Fragments

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This diverse set includes a stone axe head, a fragment of plaster fresco, age-old pot lids and various pieces of mosaic and pottery.

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Grand Tour Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Stone

Silver Ring with Spiralled Terminals and Axe-Motif. Balkans, 1st–2nd century AD.
Silver Ring with Spiralled Terminals and Axe-Motif. Balkans, 1st–2nd century AD.

Silver Ring with Spiralled Terminals and Axe-Motif. Balkans, 1st–2nd century AD.

Located in London, GB

The hoop terminates in tightly coiled spirals, which flank a rectangular ornament soldered across the bezel, its form recalling a miniature axe-head. The coils are further reinforced...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Silver

Outstanding Set of Six George II Walnut Dining Chairs
Outstanding Set of Six George II Walnut Dining Chairs

Outstanding Set of Six George II Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Folkestone, GB

The curved arched backs with well-shaped solid splats descending to axe-head shaped seats with carved knees to the cabriole front legs and swept back legs.

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Early 18th Century European George I Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Walnut

George II concave mahogany commode
George II concave mahogany commode

George II concave mahogany commode

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

The sides and back are also panelled, both sides with a cupboard opening to an internal space for storage, each with original axe head handles and locking catches. Polished and panel...

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine Venetian Walnut and Tulipwood Bombé Commode, Italian c.1760
A Fine Venetian Walnut and Tulipwood Bombé Commode, Italian c.1760

A Fine Venetian Walnut and Tulipwood Bombé Commode, Italian c.1760

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This slide has Chippendale-style axe head handles, showing a distinct English influence on a piece which is otherwise clearly of French inspiration.

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18th Century Italian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Tulipwood, Walnut

Tabarzin, Indian Saddle-Axe from Bikaner, 19th Century
Tabarzin, Indian Saddle-Axe from Bikaner, 19th Century

Tabarzin, Indian Saddle-Axe from Bikaner, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The head of the axe is engraved with intricate floral motifs, the handle superbly decorated with an ornate chased gilt pattern along its length.

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19th Century Indian Other Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Gold, Silver, Steel

Antique Indian Decorative Art Prints: Metalwork and Textile Motifs, 1887
Antique Indian Decorative Art Prints: Metalwork and Textile Motifs, 1887

Antique Indian Decorative Art Prints: Metalwork and Textile Motifs, 1887

Located in Langweer, NL

At its center is a finely decorated vessel flanked by additional inlaid objects such as shields and axe heads, all adorned with delicate floral and geometric patterns in shades of go...

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1880s Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Paper

Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500
Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500

Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine costa Rican Jade axe god with alligator head Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa A.D. 1-500 Material: Jade Of celt form depicting the mythical part human, part avian figure.

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Jade

RugsOnNet Antique Flemish Baroque Mythological Tapestry: The Triumph of Fidelity
RugsOnNet Antique Flemish Baroque Mythological Tapestry: The Triumph of Fidelity

RugsOnNet Antique Flemish Baroque Mythological Tapestry: The Triumph of Fidelity

By Jacob Jordaens, Peter Paul Rubens

Located in New York, NY

He is captured in the climactic moment from the Odyssey where, disguised as a beggar, he successfully strings his great bow and shoots an arrow through the sequence of axe-head rings...

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Mid-17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Wool, Silk

Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofa Table by Johan Oman
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofa Table by Johan Oman

Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofa Table by Johan Oman

By Johan Öman

Located in Essex, MA

Period early 19th century Swedish mahogany sofa table by Johan Oman. Stylized double headed axe, a Swedish motif, original ormolu mounts and gilded winged feet.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany, Fir

Pair of Arabian Style Lamps in Gilt Brass and Bronze, 19th Century
Pair of Arabian Style Lamps in Gilt Brass and Bronze, 19th Century

Pair of Arabian Style Lamps in Gilt Brass and Bronze, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Two cut shaped handlesending by stylized lion heads axe fixed to the belly. Neck with central bulges decorated with foliage scrolls, a frieze of radiant circles centred by beads.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Very Fine Pair of Mid-Victorian Parcel Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps, by Hinks
Very Fine Pair of Mid-Victorian Parcel Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps, by Hinks

Very Fine Pair of Mid-Victorian Parcel Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps, by Hinks

By James Hinks & Son

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very fine pair of mid-Victorian parcel gilt bronze oil lamps, by Hinks, each modelled as a bearded warrior dressed in the style of a Saxon king with a crowned helmet, broadsword an...

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1860s English Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Bronze

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Late 19th Century 'Ancient Oder of Foresters' Painted Wooden Axe
Late 19th Century 'Ancient Oder of Foresters' Painted Wooden Axe

Late 19th Century 'Ancient Oder of Foresters' Painted Wooden Axe

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

This is a superb and decorative painted wooden axe dating back to the late 19th century, the handle has a brown paint that is chipped and worn as is the axe head that is painted blac...

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Wood

Georgian mahogany bedside cabinet / nightstand
Georgian mahogany bedside cabinet / nightstand

Georgian mahogany bedside cabinet / nightstand

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 15.36 in

Georgian mahogany bedside cabinet / nightstand

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This piece is beautifully crafted from figured Cuban mahogany and retains its original axe head handle. It stands on Marlborough legs and features a shaped gallery with pierced handl...

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1750s British Chippendale Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale mahogany Pembroke table.
Chippendale mahogany Pembroke table.

Chippendale mahogany Pembroke table.

Unavailable

H 27 in W 22.5 in D 22 in

Chippendale mahogany Pembroke table.

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Belfast, IE

The base with frieze drawer and dummy to opposing side with brass axe head handles typical of other examples of Chippendale furniture.

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Harewood and Marquetry Inlaid Tea Caddy
Georgian Harewood and Marquetry Inlaid Tea Caddy

Georgian Harewood and Marquetry Inlaid Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 5 in W 7.75 in D 4.75 in

Georgian Harewood and Marquetry Inlaid Tea Caddy

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in London, GB

A George III Sheraton period harewood and marquetry inlaid tea caddy; the caddy's lid inlaid with two oval fans flanking the original axe head handle and crossbanded in satinwood and...

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1780s English Georgian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Sycamore

George III Style Bow Front Chest on Chest
George III Style Bow Front Chest on Chest

George III Style Bow Front Chest on Chest

Unavailable

H 63.39 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in

George III Style Bow Front Chest on Chest

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The base has a brushing sliding with axe head handles and has three deep drawers all-over splay bracket feet.

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Early 1900s George III Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Set of 'Chippendale' Hanging Wall Shelves
George III Mahogany Set of 'Chippendale' Hanging Wall Shelves

George III Mahogany Set of 'Chippendale' Hanging Wall Shelves

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

The bottom shelf with 3 drawers below being oak lined and retaining the original brass axe head handles. Good color and patina. English, circa 1770 Good condition Dimensions (ins)...

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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

Fine George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Fine George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Fine George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Unavailable

H 35.75 in W 45 in D 25 in

Fine George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A fine George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, the well figured mahogany top with boxwood stringing and a crossbanded border and a slender moulded edge above a brushing slide...

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1790s English George III Antique Axe Heads

George III 18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Tea Chest
George III 18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Tea Chest

George III 18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Tea Chest

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 12.09 in D 6.03 in

George III 18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Tea Chest

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The rectangular top is cross-banded in tulipwood and boxwood stringing and decorated in the centre with flowers and a flamed mahogany oval panel. The original silvered axe head handl...

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1790s English Antique Axe Heads

Georgian Mahogany Tray Top Bedside Cabinet
Georgian Mahogany Tray Top Bedside Cabinet

Georgian Mahogany Tray Top Bedside Cabinet

Unavailable

H 32.25 in W 22.25 in D 18 in

Georgian Mahogany Tray Top Bedside Cabinet

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

The well figured pair of doors with cleated sides and retaining the original brass axe head handle, with bold carved scrolled corner brackets beneath.

Category

1760s English Georgian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Wall Shelves
George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Wall Shelves

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Wall Shelves

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Knutsford, GB

The sides are joined by three horizontal shelves and an integrated bottom frieze section with a three drawers fitted with gilt brass axe head handles. The shelves have pierced fretwo...

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Period Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase/Display Cabinet
English George III Period Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase/Display Cabinet

English George III Period Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase/Display Cabinet

Located in GB

The interior is veneered in contrast in the best West Indian satinwood and is very well fitted with an array of drawers and pigeon holes with a central cupboard all with original axe...

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1790s British Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst
Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst

Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst

Unavailable

H 45.5 in W 77.75 in D 22 in

Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst

Located in Salisbury, GB

This slide pulls out using the axe head brass pulls. It also is fitted 3 graduated drawers, the bottom drawer with the magnificent sunburst inlay, a most desirable feature.

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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Walnut

James I Oak Mural Livery Cupboard on Stand c. 1620
James I Oak Mural Livery Cupboard on Stand c. 1620

James I Oak Mural Livery Cupboard on Stand c. 1620

Unavailable

H 46.5 in W 24.5 in D 10.25 in

James I Oak Mural Livery Cupboard on Stand c. 1620

Located in Heathfield, GB

The upper shelf is extremely old but may be a later addition. The heavy iron axe head hinges are original and riveted. Peg jointed throughout and comprising all original boards to ...

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17th Century Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Oak

Unique and extremely rare Songye Nsapo ritual or ceremonial kilonda axe DR Congo
Unique and extremely rare Songye Nsapo ritual or ceremonial kilonda axe DR Congo

Unique and extremely rare Songye Nsapo ritual or ceremonial kilonda axe DR Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

ART Gallery Decoster Belgium Unique and very rare Songye Nsapo ritual or ceremonial kilonda axe from DR Congo Of this type of axe only a few are known in collections because 3 heads...

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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Copper, Iron

PRE COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN STONE AXE HEAD
PRE COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN STONE AXE HEAD

PRE COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN STONE AXE HEAD

Located in Stamford, CT

Pre Columbian ceremonial hard stone mace or axe head depicting the carved stylized head of a parrot.

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18th Century and Earlier Folk Art Antique Axe Heads

Ancient Celtic Bronze Axe Heads
Ancient Celtic Bronze Axe Heads

Ancient Celtic Bronze Axe Heads

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H 25.5 in W 28.5 in D 3 in

Ancient Celtic Bronze Axe Heads

Located in New Orleans, LA

These rare, early Celtic bronze axe heads were forged in northern Gaul during the late Bronze and early Iron ages.

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15th Century and Earlier European Other Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Neolithic Stone Axe Heads on Stands
Collection of Neolithic Stone Axe Heads on Stands

Collection of Neolithic Stone Axe Heads on Stands

Located in Chicago, IL

Three of the axes have grooves cut into them which helped in tying the heads to wooden handles.

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15th Century and Earlier American Tribal Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Stone

Primitive Neolithic Stone Age Nordic Viking Greenstone Polished Axe head
Primitive Neolithic Stone Age Nordic Viking Greenstone Polished Axe head

Primitive Neolithic Stone Age Nordic Viking Greenstone Polished Axe head

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Axe head with trapezoid outline, convex cutting edge, polished on both faces, dating from 4000 – 3500 BC.

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15th Century and Earlier Swedish Primitive Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Stone

18th Century English Iron Axe Head Sconces
18th Century English Iron Axe Head Sconces

18th Century English Iron Axe Head Sconces

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H 17.25 in W 3.25 in D 6 in

18th Century English Iron Axe Head Sconces

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Axe blades from the 1700's have recently been converted into sconces. Each blade varys in size but they are very similar and make a great unique pair.
Not U.S. wired.(we can ...

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Axe Heads

Painted Timber Axes of the Ancient Order of Foresters
Painted Timber Axes of the Ancient Order of Foresters

Painted Timber Axes of the Ancient Order of Foresters

Located in Tetbury, England

The axe heads decorated with Stag with coronet, lettered and numbered 5481 with Court prosperity.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Oak

Georgian Medicine Chest
Georgian Medicine Chest

Georgian Medicine Chest

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Georgian Medicine Chest

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A Geroge III period mahogany fitted medicine chest with the original axe head handle

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Late 18th Century English Antique Axe Heads

19th Century Oval Tea Caddy
19th Century Oval Tea Caddy

19th Century Oval Tea Caddy

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H 5 in W 5.75 in D 3.25 in

19th Century Oval Tea Caddy

Located in London, GB

A small late 18th century oval shaped flame figured mahogany and boxwood strung tea caddy, retaining original brass axe-head handle.

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1790s English Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

George III Cut Glass Tea Caddy
George III Cut Glass Tea Caddy

George III Cut Glass Tea Caddy

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H 4 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

George III Cut Glass Tea Caddy

Located in London, GB

A rare George III period oval cut-glass tea caddy, having star-cut lid, with axe-head handle, and brass rim, hinge and key escutcheon.

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Glass

Rare Pair of Chippendale Period Mahogany Bedside Cupboards
Rare Pair of Chippendale Period Mahogany Bedside Cupboards

Rare Pair of Chippendale Period Mahogany Bedside Cupboards

Located in London, GB

The pierced tray tops over small drawer and pair of cupboard doors with axe head handles, raised on square moulded legs.

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Axe Heads

Pair of Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Two-Light Lustre Candlesticks

Pair of Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Two-Light Lustre Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

A pair of early 19th century bronze and ormolu two-light lustre candlesticks, having ring-turned nozzles above fleur-de-lys canopies, raised on ribbon bound reeded columns surmounted...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Pair of Chippendale Period Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
Fine Pair of Chippendale Period Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

Fine Pair of Chippendale Period Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

Located in CA, CA

The doors of figured mahogany are fitted with the original hinges and Chippendale style axe head handles with a spring return lock.

Category

Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Dressing Table Mirror Walnut
18th Century Georgian Dressing Table Mirror Walnut

18th Century Georgian Dressing Table Mirror Walnut

Located in Cranbrook, Kent

An early 18th century Georgian dressing mirror with three oak finely lined drawers and axe head style handles, the piece is of swing mirror design carrying its original plate glass w...

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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Walnut

Antique Polish Ciupaga Shepherd’s Axe Cane Walking Stick
Antique Polish Ciupaga Shepherd’s Axe Cane Walking Stick

Antique Polish Ciupaga Shepherd’s Axe Cane Walking Stick

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A FINE HISTORICAL CARPATHIAN CIUPAGA OR SHEPHERD'S AXE Poland, probably 19th century 34 7/8" H x 5 1/4" W (head) A holdover from the Middle Ages, the ciupaga shepherd's axe was at ...

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19th Century Polish Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Brass

T. GUERTIN BLACKSMITH SHOP TRADE SIGN, CA 1860-80
T. GUERTIN BLACKSMITH SHOP TRADE SIGN, CA 1860-80

T. GUERTIN BLACKSMITH SHOP TRADE SIGN, CA 1860-80

Located in York County, PA

Guertin Blacksmith Shop” and is accompanied by silhouettes of a wagon wheel, a chamfering knife, a file, and an axe head. The lettering and images are black, while the background co...

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19th Century American Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Wood

Pair of Georgian Boxes
Pair of Georgian Boxes

Pair of Georgian Boxes

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H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Georgian Boxes

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual pair of George III boxes, having patera inlaid tops and fronts on a spalted walnut ground and with original gilt lacquer axe head handles, one fitted with two compartments, t...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut

Early 19th Century Anglo Indian Desk Inkstand with a Pair of Cut Glass Inkwells
Early 19th Century Anglo Indian Desk Inkstand with a Pair of Cut Glass Inkwells

Early 19th Century Anglo Indian Desk Inkstand with a Pair of Cut Glass Inkwells

Located in Central England, GB

This large and highly decorative piece stands on four raised bun feet with a large single drawer above which is fitted with a pair of brass axe head handles and original central lock...

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19th Century Asian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Satinwood

18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C, 1770
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C, 1770

18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C, 1770

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Raised on elegant cabriole legs. The gilt brass axe-head handles, knobs and lock and key appear to be original.

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany, Tulipwood

Old Print of Daggers, Axes, Spears, Lances, Swords Used in the Middle Ages, 1810
Old Print of Daggers, Axes, Spears, Lances, Swords Used in the Middle Ages, 1810

Old Print of Daggers, Axes, Spears, Lances, Swords Used in the Middle Ages, 1810

Located in Langweer, NL

Untitled print of Anglo Saxon flag (53) , swords (54,55), slingshot (56), magisterial staffs (57,58,74) lances (59-63), daggers (64,65), double headed axe of the Danes called a Bipen...

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1810s Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Paper

St. Peter the Martyr Oil Painting 16th Century
St. Peter the Martyr Oil Painting 16th Century

St. Peter the Martyr Oil Painting 16th Century

Located in Milan, IT

He is traditionally depicted - as in this painting - with the Dominican habit, a book in one hand and the palm of martyrdom in the other and an axe stabbed in his head. Two Angels ar...

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16th Century Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Oil

Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Coolers
Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Coolers

Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Coolers

By John Houle

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Each body is embellished with a bright cut engraved shield shaped coat of arms depicting in-escutcheon firstly and fourthly a bugle Horn stringed between three crescents, secondly an...

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1810s English Georgian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neolithic Flint Axe Head Mounted On A Steel Base, Great Britain 4400-2200 BC
Neolithic Flint Axe Head Mounted On A Steel Base, Great Britain 4400-2200 BC

Neolithic Flint Axe Head Mounted On A Steel Base, Great Britain 4400-2200 BC

Located in Stamford, CT

These axe heads were incredibly sturdy and still retain a sharp edge even after thousands of years.

Category

15th Century and Earlier English Primitive Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Stone

Miniature Sterling Silver & Ebony Pick-Axe by Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen, Circa 1910
Miniature Sterling Silver & Ebony Pick-Axe by Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen, Circa 1910

Miniature Sterling Silver & Ebony Pick-Axe by Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen, Circa 1910

By Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The sterling axe-head bearing impressed makers mark for Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Co., Greenfield Massachusetts, USA.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Scarlet Tole Tea Caddy
George III Scarlet Tole Tea Caddy

George III Scarlet Tole Tea Caddy

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H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in

George III Scarlet Tole Tea Caddy

Located in Essex, MA

Oval with hinged lid and axe head brass finial and trim.

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1790s English George III Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Tin

George III Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers

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H 17 in W 15.5 in D 8.25 in

George III Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

With a rectangular top over two over three long drawers raised on bracket feet. Brass axe head handles.

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1790s English George III Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with applied molded edge over a brushing slide with two axe head brass pulls over four graduated drawers with beaded edges and brass bail handles, raised on ogee brac...

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1770s English George III Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Wine Cooler or Cellarette
18th Century George III Mahogany Wine Cooler or Cellarette

18th Century George III Mahogany Wine Cooler or Cellarette

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The cellarette itself is fitted with the original brass strapwork to the lower and upper of the figured mahogany body and retains the original axe head carrying handles to the sides....

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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Brass

Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870
Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870

Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870

Located in London, GB

The fully serviced musical movement features a central drum and six rack mounted saucer bells struck by axe head strikers and supported by two ornamental ormolu mermaids.

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1870s Swiss Victorian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Brass, Steel

Bronze Age duck-billed axe-head
Bronze Age duck-billed axe-head

Bronze Age duck-billed axe-head

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H 2.41 in W 3.23 in D 3.23 in

Bronze Age duck-billed axe-head

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Duck-billed axe-head MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Middle Bronze Age, Canaanite PERIOD: 2200 – 1750 B.C DIMENSIONS: 61 mm x 82 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex French pr...

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15th Century and Earlier Israeli Prehistoric Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Scottish Silver Axe Head Vinaigrette, Unmarked, circa 1880
Late 19th Century Scottish Silver Axe Head Vinaigrette, Unmarked, circa 1880

Late 19th Century Scottish Silver Axe Head Vinaigrette, Unmarked, circa 1880

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare and unusual novelty Scottish silver Vinaigrette made in the form of an axe head, with applied Celtic design strap work highlighted in gilt.

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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Silver

A fine set of George III, fretted hanging wall shelves
A fine set of George III, fretted hanging wall shelves

A fine set of George III, fretted hanging wall shelves

Located in Sundridge, GB

Of unusually large size, with fretted end supports and three drawers with axe-head handles all in very good condition.

Category

18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Dressing Mirror
18th Century Mahogany Dressing Mirror

18th Century Mahogany Dressing Mirror

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H 25 in W 19.5 in D 8.5 in

18th Century Mahogany Dressing Mirror

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

18th century serpentine fronted mahogany dressing mirror, the freeze incorporating three drawers with cast gilt bronze axe-head handles, standing on ogee bracket feet.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

Hepplewhite Period Screen Table on Delicately Carved Supports
Hepplewhite Period Screen Table on Delicately Carved Supports

Hepplewhite Period Screen Table on Delicately Carved Supports

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

Illustrating the French influence of furniture in 1780-1785. Axe head original handles. Overall of exceptional quality and presence.

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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Axe Heads

Attractive George III Period Dressing Mirror
Attractive George III Period Dressing Mirror

Attractive George III Period Dressing Mirror

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H 23.5 in W 17.25 in D 8.25 in

Attractive George III Period Dressing Mirror

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

Three drawers beautifully lined with oak with original axe-head drop handles. Resting on four finely carved ogee feet.    

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Early 19th Century English Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Oval Mahogany Wine Cooler
Late 19th Century Oval Mahogany Wine Cooler

Late 19th Century Oval Mahogany Wine Cooler

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H 21 in W 26 in D 17.75 in

Late 19th Century Oval Mahogany Wine Cooler

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A well figured oval mahogany wine cooler or jardinière retaining its original fine lead lining. Original axe head end support handles with original brass bandings.

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1880s British Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

A Good George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Proportions
A Good George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Proportions

A Good George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Proportions

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

The rectangular top with a moulded edge with brushing slide below with gilded brass axe head handles, the four long drawers with oak linings and original gilded brass rococco swan ne...

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18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Axe Heads

Unusual Georgian mahogany table stand
Unusual Georgian mahogany table stand

Unusual Georgian mahogany table stand

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H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in

Unusual Georgian mahogany table stand

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Crafted from solid mahogany with original axe head handles and double serpentine-shaped sides, it features a fixed shelf and wide country house proportions, making it versatile for v...

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1760s British George III Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Urn Table
George III Period Mahogany Urn Table

George III Period Mahogany Urn Table

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H 27 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

George III Period Mahogany Urn Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Tring, GB

With a serpentine square top with a moulded edge over a shaped frieze and bead moulded border, one side with pull-out slide with brass axe-head handle. The well drawn and beautifully...

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Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

An Excellent George III Mahogany 'Chippendale' Tray Top Bedside Cabinet
An Excellent George III Mahogany 'Chippendale' Tray Top Bedside Cabinet

An Excellent George III Mahogany 'Chippendale' Tray Top Bedside Cabinet

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

The well figured pair of doors with cleated sides and retaining the original brass axe head handle, with bold carved scrolled corner brackets beneath.

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18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Antique Axe Heads

Victorian Beech Hall Stand in the form of three Halberds
Victorian Beech Hall Stand in the form of three Halberds

Victorian Beech Hall Stand in the form of three Halberds

Located in London, GB

A profile of a king and other decorative symbols is carved onto the metal of each axe head. Two coat pegs are attached to each shaft.

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19th Century British Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Iron

George III Mahogany Compact Chest with Slide
George III Mahogany Compact Chest with Slide

George III Mahogany Compact Chest with Slide

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H 32.5 in W 31 in D 18.5 in

George III Mahogany Compact Chest with Slide

Located in Knutsford, GB

Below a brushing slide with brass axe head pull handles over an arrangement of four long graduated cock-beaded, oak lined drawers with gilt brass swan neck handles with circular back...

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Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

Objects from the Dong Son Culture
Objects from the Dong Son Culture

Objects from the Dong Son Culture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These two bronze objects, a ceremonial axe-head and a child's bracelet, are exquisitely formed.

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18th Century and Earlier Southeast Asian Antique Axe Heads

Chippendale Period Mahogany Urn Stand
Chippendale Period Mahogany Urn Stand

Chippendale Period Mahogany Urn Stand

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H 29 in W 12 in D 12 in

Chippendale Period Mahogany Urn Stand

Located in Knutsford, GB

The frieze with retractable drawer to the front with a small brass axe head handle and with scalloped edge all around.

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Mahogany

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$2,036

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Large Prehistoric Natural Piece of Petrified Wood

Located in Meer, VAN

Large Prehistoric Natural Piece of Petrified Wood A large and very decorative piece of prehistoric petrified wood in its natural form. Truly a gem on you console table, cabinet or...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Wood

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Facial Fragment of a Corinthian Helmet

Facial Fragment of a Corinthian Helmet

$191,109

H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Facial Fragment of a Corinthian Helmet

Located in London, GB

Ancient Greek city-states such as Corinth were defended by the hoplites (derived from the hopla or round shield), citizen-soldiers primarily armed with swords, spears and shields. S...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neolithic Stone Bracelets from Mali
Pair of Neolithic Stone Bracelets from Mali

Pair of Neolithic Stone Bracelets from Mali

$1,950 / set

H 8.75 in W 4.75 in D 2 in

Pair of Neolithic Stone Bracelets from Mali

Located in Chicago, IL

These exquisite Neolithic bracelets from Mali are a captivating testament to ancient craftsmanship and ingenuity. Carved from limestone with natural crystalline veins coursing throug...

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15th Century and Earlier Malian Tribal Antique Axe Heads

Materials

Stone

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Antique Axe Heads For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique axe heads for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and mahogany, all antique axe heads available were constructed with great care. Antique axe heads have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique axe heads to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Empire and folk art antique axe heads are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique axe heads over the years, but those made by James Hinks & Son, Johan Öman and John Houle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Axe Heads?

Prices for antique axe heads start at $314 and top out at $86,500 with the average selling for $8,452.