Lot 549
A mid 18th century Lochaber axe
Auction: 17 August 2009 at 15:00 BST
£2,375
Description
the heavy iron shaped blade socket mounted with strengthening mount to long pole, the blade also with backwards curled hook, the shaft with socket mounted ball terminal
Dimensions
blade 25cm long, overall length 173cm
Footnote
Notes: This type of axe was commissioned and used by both the Edinburgh and Aberdeen town guards in the 18th century onwards. For further information on similar axes see Scottish Swords and Dirks', John Wallace, page 77. Also some notes on Scottish axes and long shafted weapons in 'Scottish weapons and Fortifications' by David Cauldwell and
'Ancient Scottish weapons' by Drummond.