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Los 1160

The War Gallery "TIMBER CORPS W.L.A." display "The Timber Corps W.L.A." display to include arm bands, books, photograhs, and the dressed figure in period style clothing with her axe.

Los 1002

Britain in the Blitz Auxiliary Fire Service Figure in Period Uniform AFS Auxiliary Fire Serviceman in period uniform. He stands amidst the bombed ruins of a house wearing an AFS jacket with AFS buttons & AFS embroidered badge, a fire service Brodie helmet, leather firecrew boots, a firecrew issue webbing belt with axe holder & axe & holds a "Carbon No.10" carbide hand lantern.

Los 673

A primitive stone axe head, likely of American origin with ash or hickory shaft11 x 7cm head30cm long overallProvenance:Given as a gift from a U.S. government official to the present vendor's grandfather who accompanied F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, and a Colonel Merewether to America in 1917, thence by descentAxe head is securely afixed to the shaft, a split to the side of the head where it meets the shaft (see images).

Los 915

Five stone axe heads, one with attached label "Stone axe head (reject from stone age factory) Pike O Stickle Langdale", varying in size from 16-22 cm.

Los 1499

A WWI German pioneer field trench axe in leather sheath, 49cm. long.

Los 96

An early 20th Century Southern African Shona / Zulu People tribal axe. Flattened crescent shaped blade with a leather clad pommel mounted on a tapering wooden shaft. Measures approx 66cm.If this lot is required to be posted please see sale notes regarding age verification.

Los 161

An early 20th Century Southern African Shona / Zulu People tribal axe. Flattened crescent shaped blade mounted on a wooden shaft with x4 bands of thin plaited wire. Measures approx 71cm.If this lot is required to be posted please see sale notes regarding age verification.

Los 208

A WWII Second World War British AFS Auxiliary Fire Service axe, as would have been used during the 1941 London Blitz. The axe head stamped London AFS 19482 mounted on a wooden shaft. Measures approx 39cm

Los 115

An early 20th Century Sudanese Mahdist People multi blade ceremonial war axe with a crocodile skin grip and thuluth script engravings throughout. Measures approx 60cm.

Los 193

Two reenactment medieval style weapons comprising a globular flail head mace / bludgeon and a double headed battle axe. Largest measures approx 90cm.

Los 33

A 19th Century African Chokwe People double headed axe. Iron crescent shaped axe heads coated in Victorian varnish and mounted to a wooden shaft with circular indents. Measures approx 47cm.

Los 381

A carved redwood club, 20th century, Papua New Guinea, with a paddle head decorated with zigzags, 70.5cm long, a hardwood axe,with zigzag decoration, with an iron blade, 65cm long overall, and another club, 52cm long (3)Condition ReportLight wear, scuffs and surface scratches.

Los 479

A Hickory Shafted Sledgehammer and an American Hickory Shafted Axe

Los 1003

1945 Willys Jeep. Registration number: YWG 585. Mileage displaying: 17,807. American supplied in 1945 Willys Jeep. Then transferred to the British army and served in World War Two ref data plate on the Jeep. Released from the British army and sold in 1957. This Jeep has clearly been restored to a high standard at some point in it's life. Supplied with a number of period prop accessories to include: canvas roof, canvas dash protector, first aid kit, Shovel, Axe, water bottle, camouflage awning, ammo bullet boxes, bottle jack, rope, axe, 20L petrol jerry can, rear-mounted spare wheel and machine gun stand. Registered with as a 'Historic Vehicle', meaning exempt from MOT and Nil value Historic tax qualifying. Currently running on a 6v system. The Willys Jeep remains highly sought after by discerning military vehicle enthusiasts and classic car enthusiast around the world. Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT. Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy your knowledge as to a vehicles description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction day on the 10th of December. If you are unable to attend one of the viewing days, Ewbanks can arrange for an individual telephone/walk round video call appointment with a car expert. Please refer to the terms and conditions. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Tuesday 25th of March.

Los 343

A miniature The Beatles drum kit and a quantity of Atlas Editions miniature electric guitars, Axe Heaven miniature guitars, etc.

Los 157

A vintage Sterling silver enamelled HMS Battle Axe sweetheart pin / brooch

Los 221

Medieval reenactment axe overall length 43 inches

Los 746

A large collection of TV and Film stills department negatives, many Warner Bros, Universal, Paramount, BBC and Channel 4 to include Sleeping With The Enemy, So I Married An Axe Murderer, Snow White, Showgirls, Scent Of A Woman, Secrets And Lies and Super Mario Bros etc. (approx. 200)

Los 343

Five new hickory shafted axe handles, shipping unavailable

Los 6140

Papua New Guinea presentation ceremonial axe with greenstone head, with intricate fibre binding and wooden haft 77cm across together with a signed copy of Colin Simpson's book 'Adam in Plumes' in which the axe is illustrated 1954

Los 1354A

Collection of TV related games, consoles & toys featuring 2 x carded Star Wars The Power Of The Force figures (Yoda & Boba Fett), 1 x boxed Smiti The Osborne Family figures, Star Wars Trilogy sealed DVD box set, 2 x Star Wars Monopoly sets, 1 x Tiger Jurassic Park handheld game, 1 x Tiger Golden Axe handheld game, etc

Los 1796

British 1907 pattern sword bayonet, the fullered blade with ricasso stamped '1907 4 15' for April 1915, wood grip, complete with brown leather scabbard, blade length 43cm, bayonet length 55.5cm. French 1866 pattern sword bayonet, the yataghan T form blade with spine marked for Chatellerault 1867, brass hilt with scroll quillon, complete with scabbard, blade length 57cm, bayonet length 69.5cm and a climbers axe. (3)

Los 1842

Oceanic South Seas or Papua New Guinea style stone axe with bird's head shaped head, 45cm long.

Los 105

A George III painted wood ceremonial axe. Painted with GR III monogram and the word 'Peace' beneath a crown, within a laurel leaf border. Length 95cm.

Los 667

A Indo-Persian Tabar Zaghnal steel battle axe head, 18th/19th century. 14.5 x 22.5cm.

Los 229

Collectible Commemorative coin and Medals sets. Royal Navy Commemorative Collection. A set of 12 medallions each with Ships Insignia/shields including HMS Ark Royal, Hermes, Illustrious, Invincible, Southampton, Sheffield, Liverpool, London, Iron Duke, Battle axe, Ocean and Beaver. 24Ct Plated, 44mm in diameter, made by Westminster. A similar set for the Royal Airforce, coinage for Guernsey, including 101 Sqn, 5 Sqn, 99, Sqn, Red Arrows, 617 Sqn, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, No.1 Fight Sqn, No.2 Army Cooperation Sqn, No.39 Sqn, 202 Sqn, 63 Royal Airforce Regiment and 9 Sqn. Together with a 26 piece set "A-Z Of WWII medallions, subjects include Battle of Britain, Winston Churchill, French Resistance, Home Guard, Japanese Prisoner of War, Montgomery, Operation Overlord, etc. All as new. £40-60

Los 255

Timpo - Series 26 - Vikings [1975] , comprising: 4 x Vikings on Foot - Chieftain with Axe, Hornist, Warrior with Short Axe & Mail Shirt Warrior with Sword. Mint & complete overall, now contained in a generally Excellent contemporary Timpo late 1950's / Early 1960's style pictorial window set box.

Los 400

Herald- Swoppet Series - 15th Century Foot Knights, First Issues, 1959, comprising: 2 x Model No' H.1475 - Cross-Bowman [Green / Biege Variants], 2 x Model No' H.1471 - Foot Knight Attacking with Sword & Shield [Lancastrian / Yorkist Variants], 2 x Model No' H.1474 - Foot Knight Striking with Battle Axe [Lancastrian / Yorkist Variants], 2 x Model No' H.1473 - Foot Knight Advancing with Halberd [Red / White Variants], 2 x Model No' H.1472 - Long-Bowman Standing with Arrows in Belt [Dark Green / Pale Blue & Dark Gree / White Variants] & 2 x Model No' H1470 - Knight with Lance & Standard [Lancastrian / Yorkist Variants]. The Full Series. Near Mint & Complete overall. Rare Original Grouping with Scarce Colour Variants. [12]

Los 478

Tools - 19th century Pitch fork, Bill Hook, Pick Axe, hand tools, 19th century keys etc

Los 375

A collection of various Action Man figures and ephemera including a Pallitoy Hasbro 1964 with realistic hair and moving eyes, grip hands (one hand missing), another with blond realistic hair and beard, gripping hands (one hand missing), another CPG Products version 1978 (head and part of legs missing), another similar and various accessories including ice axe, rifles, blow up tent, clothing, etc.

Los 157

A Makonde carved wooden and metal inlaid figural bust of a bearded gentleman with earrings, 16.5 cm high, a similar Makonde figure bust, a Luba figure of a standing man, 20.8 cm high, a single coconut shell maraca, an African iron handled axe with iron blade 74.5 cm x 22 cm and a barbed iron fishing spear head 37.5 cm long

Los 393

Mdina large axe head or fish vase, in an aubergine colourway, signed to base Michael Harris, Mdina Glass, Malta, H31cm. CR : Image of signature provided. Generally appears clean, neck and rim well. Private source.

Los 508

4 x Scottish leather pieces Leather sporran, 1 Baldric (sword holder) 4 frogs (belt holders, axe and sword holder)

Los 395

A bronzed table lamp, in the form of a miner with pick axe, 55cm high

Los 1666

AN ASSORTMENT OF GARDEN TOOLS TO INCLUDE A SPADE, LONG REACH LOPPER AND PICK AXE ETC

Los 1863

AN ASSORTMENT OF TOOLS TO INCLUDE AN EXTENSION LEAD, PICK AXE HEAD AND SAWS ETC

Los 415

A mid 20th century Stubai Aschenbrenner ice axe. Having a steel head and pick with ash handle, complete with canvas strap and metal ring, L95cm. Together with a mid 20th century canvas rucksack with plastic inner lining, label to reverse 57cm high.

Los 409

Artefacts, Viking (6): Iron axe head 10.5cm x 10cm (medieval?) with some crude striations and star decorations; an iron axe head talisman 5.8cm, somewhat disintegrating; a large bronze sword pommel fragment 48mm reportedly found in the River Derwent, site of the Battle of Stamford Bridge; a bronze strap end 27mm; an 8.3g nodule of debased silver (hack silver?); and a "votive axe" pendant 13mm of unknown age reportedly found in York. Sold as seen.

Los 388

Artefacts, fossils and minerals (30 plus 23x small shark teeth). Noted 4x spinosaurus teeth; a Neolithic stone axe head (found in East Anglia); a couple of iron meteorites; a few pieces of amber, one with some tiny insect inclusions; half a megalodon tooth etc. Note the large flint axe head is of modern workmanship. Sold as seen.

Los 397

Artefacts (42) a collection of Roman, Romano-British and Celtic pieces. Noted brooches with and without pins; a sling shot from Hadrian's Wall; a phallic mount; a Celtic votive bronze axe socketed axe head; various lids, discs, fragments, weights, armour fittings; and some terracotta/clay including an Etruscan(?) figurine 11.5cm, missing arms. Sold as seen.

Los 60

Comprising an axe, a dagger, a dagger-axe, three arrow heads, and three spearheads.(Length of dagger 12 1/4 inches)No condition report? Click below to request one. *Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report

Los 445

Kenner Star Wars vintage accessories inc Blasters, pistols, Rifles, Yoda Snake, X-Wing Canopy, Gamorrean Axe. Condition Good to Good Plus

Los 5101

Large Continental Hand Axe with blade cutting edge 220mm in length. 345mm in width. Handle 508mm in length. No makers mark.

Los 110

Hand-carved wooden walking stick with an intricately engraved axe-shaped handle, decorated with traditional folk motifs and marked “Zakopane.”

Los 16

This finely crafted bronze statue depicts Ganesha, the Hindu deity of wisdom and prosperity, seated on a tiered lotus base. The figure is adorned with elaborate detailing, featuring multiple arms holding symbolic objects, including an axe, rope, and modak (sweet), representing his divine attributes. The intricate carving on the garments and jewelry enhances the depth of the piece, while the warm bronze patina highlights its craftsmanship. A stunning representation of Hindu spiritual art, this statue embodies traditional artistry and sacred symbolism.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 7"HCondition: Age related wear.

Los 227

A GROUP OF FOUR STONE CARVINGS A hardstone carving in the Ghandaran style of a robed man praying before flaming pillar, two Han style figures, a lapis lazuli decorative archaistic axe head 18cm to 43cm high From the collection of Philip Ng Fook Leong Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale in the name of the owner, Philip Ng. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

Los 129

Tray of jewellery; Silver jewellery to include charm bracelet, 9ct yellow gold band ring- 2.43grams. Silver and agate stone axe brooch. Rolled gold locket and chain and many other items

Los 916

A small collection of replica and souvenir type weapons - including a post-war kukri with leather scabbard; a miniature kukri (lacks scabbard) and an Indian knife with carved wooden scabbard; a replica flintlock rifle; a replica cast iron and wooden mace; a replica cast metal, wood and cow hide axe; and a replica flintlock pistol (a/f).

Los 105

A box of metal implements, pick axe head, rake, sledgehammer heads, etc.

Los 118

ACHEULEAN STONE CHOPPER MOROCCO, LOWER PALEOLITHIC, C. ONE MILLION YEARS B.P. knapped stone, protobiface form, raised on a bespoke mount 13.2cm tall Private collection, Belgium, formed late 1960s – present A small proto-biface axe dating to c. 1 million years before the present day; it blurs the line between functionality and artistry, created by an entirely different species of human to ourselves, Homo erectus. While primarily used as a chopping tool, it may also have served as an early core when flake tools were required. It is fashioned from blue-grey stone, displaying subtle variations in tone that highlight its carefully worked form.

Los 78

NORDIC STONE BATTLE AXE SCANDINAVIA, NEOLITHIC PERIOD, C. 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C. carved stone, dual cutting edges featuring an elegant tapering form, with an off-centre circular perforation, the surface is smoothly finished with refined contours that emphasise its balanced proportions, raised on a bespoke mount 16.5cm long Private collection, Belgium The most significant weapons of Early Bronze Age Europe were not forged from metal but shaped from stone. These remarkable artefacts, in use for over a millennium, were wielded by peoples across a vast expanse from the Baltic to the Atlantic. Far more than mere tools, they were symbols of power, prestige, and cultural identity, their forms and craftsmanship attesting to the sophistication of their creators.They are most closely associated with the archaeological Corded Ware Culture, a society distinguished by its distinctive cord-impressed pottery, which flourished across much of northern and central Europe. Skilled farmers, traders, and warriors, the people of this culture left behind burial sites rich with evidence of complex social structures and belief systems. Among the first to adopt and spread the use of copper and bronze, the Corded Ware people marked a pivotal shift in European metallurgy. Yet, it is the stone battle axes that stand out as some of their most diagnostic objects.Diametrically aligned around a central perforation, these axe-hammers are finely sculpted, with intricate chiselled details that reveal an aesthetic intent behind their design. Among the most striking are the "boat-shaped" models, their sleek profiles reminiscent of Native American canoes (see lot 80), which are characteristic of the late Neolithic period.André Grisse argued these objects were crafted with geometric precision, based on metric standards. He observed: "These artefacts convey a spiritual and ideological message. Their forms, shaped by geometric and mathematical principles, reflect cultural connections across Europe from the late 6th millennium to the mid-3rd millennium B.C. They bore invisible geometric traces, suggesting their creators' advanced understanding of design and symbolism. Those who carried these objects were likely not just warriors but also scholars or astronomers, connected to earthworks."While their imposing forms may suggest a martial purpose, many clues point also to a ceremonial role. Though nothing can be said with absolute certainty about their use, the limited effectiveness of these axes as cutting tools combined with the significant effort required to produce them makes their function as everyday implements unlikely (though there is debate in this respect). Instead, their depiction on funerary stelae alongside warriors, coupled with the exceptional care in their craftsmanship, suggests they symbolised social status. Some examples may even have been influenced by the earliest copper axes emerging in southeastern Europe during the 5th millennium B.C., reinforcing their symbolic significance.So integral were these artefacts to local cultures that miniature versions were created, possibly for personal adornment or ritual use. In southern Sweden, such miniatures have been found in wetland deposits, likely offered as gifts to the watery realm, while in northern Germany, they appear in mortuary contexts linked to cremation practices. Interestingly, while full-sized battle axes are typically associated with male burials, smaller examples are found in contexts involving women and children, suggesting they may have held talismanic properties. Some miniatures display pounding wear on their edges, unseen on full-sized axes, hinting at their use as mortars, perhaps for grinding materials for rituals. These miniatures might even be precursors to Thor’s hammer pendants of the Viking Age.Though we must be cautious when drawing direct connections, there is a further intriguing link between these ancient stone battle axes and the mythological world of the Viking Age, particularly through language. The people of the Corded Ware Culture are believed to have spoken an early form of the Indo-European language family. The Old Norse word hamarr, which describes Thor’s hammer, carries a dual meaning, both "hammer" and "rock." It's Indo-European roots, signifying "pointed," "sharp," and "stone," connect Thor’s weapon to the same qualities embodied by the stone axes wielded by the Corded Ware peoples. This linguistic link suggests that the hammer, much like the stone axes, was seen not just as a tool, but as an object imbued with power and symbolism deeply tied to the natural and metaphysical world.These stone axes appear to have been passed down through generations, with the evidence shown in their wear patterns and reworked edges, indicating prolonged use and careful maintenance. Some axes show signs of resharpening or re-polishing, suggesting they were prized possessions, preserved and adapted for continued use. Their deposition in high-status burials hints at their role as cherished heirlooms, interred at significant moments - possibly the death of the final owner. Others were placed in liminal spaces, such as riverbanks, bogs, or hilltops, indicating they were offerings to mark transitions or connections between realms both physical and spiritual. In later centuries and millennia, the discovery of these stone battle axes often occurred during ploughing, particularly following storms, when the soil was disturbed and these ancient artefacts emerged. Their striking forms, coupled with this timing, led to their association with "thunderstones", a folkloric belief that such objects were remnants of thunderbolts hurled by gods or supernatural beings. In many European traditions, these axes were thought to possess protective or magical properties, guarding homes from lightning, evil spirits, or even the mischief of trolls and fairies.Originally symbols of power, these axes took on new meaning when they were rediscovered in fields, riverbanks, and other liminal spaces. This connection to celestial or magical power deepened their mystique, transforming them from simple tools into sacred relics. In this way, and in a manner that continues to resonate today, objects such as these have seen many lives, first as weapons, then as relics of forgotten pasts, and now as artefacts that continue to captivate and intrigue, bridging the ancient and the modern.Axelsson, B. & Christensen, P.G.R. (eds.) (2004) The Corded Ware Culture in the Neolithic of Europe: A Social and Economic Approach.Beauvarlet, M. (2000) La Hache de Pierre à Travers le Monde. Paris: Editions Errance.Garrow, D. and Wilkin, N. (2022) The World of Stonehenge. London: British Museum Press.  

Los 80

NEOLITIHC STONE "BOAT" AXE NORTHERN EUROPE, LIKELY SWEDEN, NEOLITHIC PERIOD, C. 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C. carved stone, with a sleek, elongated form tapering towards dual rounded cutting edges, a gently curved profile reminiscent of a boat with a central perforation, subtly recessed interior, the surface is smoothly finished with refined contours highlighting its symmetry, raised on a bespoke mount, centre marked ‘cc/70472’ 18cm long Private collection, BelgiumPublished:Beauvarlet, M. (2000) La Hache de Pierre à Travers le Monde. Paris: Editions Errance, p. 113 The most significant weapons of Early Bronze Age Europe were not forged from metal but shaped from stone. These remarkable artefacts, in use for over a millennium, were wielded by peoples across a vast expanse from the Baltic to the Atlantic. Far more than mere tools, they were symbols of power, prestige, and cultural identity, their forms and craftsmanship attesting to the sophistication of their creators.They are most closely associated with the archaeological Corded Ware Culture, a society distinguished by its distinctive cord-impressed pottery, which flourished across much of northern and central Europe. Skilled farmers, traders, and warriors, the people of this culture left behind burial sites rich with evidence of complex social structures and belief systems. Among the first to adopt and spread the use of copper and bronze, the Corded Ware people marked a pivotal shift in European metallurgy. Yet, it is the stone battle axes that stand out as some of their most diagnostic objects.Diametrically aligned around a central perforation, these axe-hammers are finely sculpted, with intricate chiselled details that reveal an aesthetic intent behind their design. Among the most striking are the "boat-shaped" models, their sleek profiles reminiscent of Native American canoes (see lot 80), which are characteristic of the late Neolithic period.André Grisse argued these objects were crafted with geometric precision, based on metric standards. He observed: "These artefacts convey a spiritual and ideological message. Their forms, shaped by geometric and mathematical principles, reflect cultural connections across Europe from the late 6th millennium to the mid-3rd millennium B.C. They bore invisible geometric traces, suggesting their creators' advanced understanding of design and symbolism. Those who carried these objects were likely not just warriors but also scholars or astronomers, connected to earthworks."While their imposing forms may suggest a martial purpose, many clues point also to a ceremonial role. Though nothing can be said with absolute certainty about their use, the limited effectiveness of these axes as cutting tools combined with the significant effort required to produce them makes their function as everyday implements unlikely (though there is debate in this respect). Instead, their depiction on funerary stelae alongside warriors, coupled with the exceptional care in their craftsmanship, suggests they symbolised social status. Some examples may even have been influenced by the earliest copper axes emerging in southeastern Europe during the 5th millennium B.C., reinforcing their symbolic significance.So integral were these artefacts to local cultures that miniature versions were created, possibly for personal adornment or ritual use. In southern Sweden, such miniatures have been found in wetland deposits, likely offered as gifts to the watery realm, while in northern Germany, they appear in mortuary contexts linked to cremation practices. Interestingly, while full-sized battle axes are typically associated with male burials, smaller examples are found in contexts involving women and children, suggesting they may have held talismanic properties. Some miniatures display pounding wear on their edges, unseen on full-sized axes, hinting at their use as mortars, perhaps for grinding materials for rituals. These miniatures might even be precursors to Thor’s hammer pendants of the Viking Age.Though we must be cautious when drawing direct connections, there is a further intriguing link between these ancient stone battle axes and the mythological world of the Viking Age, particularly through language. The people of the Corded Ware Culture are believed to have spoken an early form of the Indo-European language family. The Old Norse word hamarr, which describes Thor’s hammer, carries a dual meaning, both "hammer" and "rock." It's Indo-European roots, signifying "pointed," "sharp," and "stone," connect Thor’s weapon to the same qualities embodied by the stone axes wielded by the Corded Ware peoples. This linguistic link suggests that the hammer, much like the stone axes, was seen not just as a tool, but as an object imbued with power and symbolism deeply tied to the natural and metaphysical world.These stone axes appear to have been passed down through generations, with the evidence shown in their wear patterns and reworked edges, indicating prolonged use and careful maintenance. Some axes show signs of resharpening or re-polishing, suggesting they were prized possessions, preserved and adapted for continued use. Their deposition in high-status burials hints at their role as cherished heirlooms, interred at significant moments - possibly the death of the final owner. Others were placed in liminal spaces, such as riverbanks, bogs, or hilltops, indicating they were offerings to mark transitions or connections between realms both physical and spiritual. In later centuries and millennia, the discovery of these stone battle axes often occurred during ploughing, particularly following storms, when the soil was disturbed and these ancient artefacts emerged. Their striking forms, coupled with this timing, led to their association with "thunderstones", a folkloric belief that such objects were remnants of thunderbolts hurled by gods or supernatural beings. In many European traditions, these axes were thought to possess protective or magical properties, guarding homes from lightning, evil spirits, or even the mischief of trolls and fairies.Originally symbols of power, these axes took on new meaning when they were rediscovered in fields, riverbanks, and other liminal spaces. This connection to celestial or magical power deepened their mystique, transforming them from simple tools into sacred relics. In this way, and in a manner that continues to resonate today, objects such as these have seen many lives, first as weapons, then as relics of forgotten pasts, and now as artefacts that continue to captivate and intrigue, bridging the ancient and the modern.Axelsson, B. & Christensen, P.G.R. (eds.) (2004) The Corded Ware Culture in the Neolithic of Europe: A Social and Economic Approach.Beauvarlet, M. (2000) La Hache de Pierre à Travers le Monde. Paris: Editions Errance.Garrow, D. and Wilkin, N. (2022) The World of Stonehenge. London: British Museum Press.  

Los 75

FINE NEOLITHIC POLISHED FLINT AXEHEAD SCANDINAVIA, C. 3500 B.C. flint, the polished stone displaying a mottled grey colour, the cutting edge rounded, raised on a bespoke mount 32.4cm tall Maurice Braham (1938-2022), LondonK. John Hewitt (1919-1994), KentPrivate Collection, UK, 1994-2023Exhibited:An Eye Into the Ancient Past, Forge and Lynch, 3rd - 7th July 2023 “Throughout temperate Europe, the establishment of farming settlements required forest clearance on a substantial scale. These pioneers had to fell trees to create fields for arable crops and to provide timber for houses. In this new world the stone axe came to have huge significance. This simple tool form was prevalent across the continent. While functionally useful for all types of woodworking, stone axes appear to have been much more than essential, well-used tools. Many were completely polished to a shine after being roughly shaped. This process takes several hours of hard work using sand, water and a fine-grained polishing stone. Polishing the body of an axe does not improve its functional qualities as a cutting/chopping tool and it is likely that people did this to enhance the appearance of its surface, bringing out the aesthetic qualities of the stone. The stone used to make axes itself seems to have had special significance. It was often quarried from deep within the earth and some sources were possibly venerated through being invested with magical, mythical significance.”Garrow, D. and Wilkin, N. (2022) The World of Stonehenge. London: British Museum Press. p. 39.

Los 76

BRITISH NEOLITHIC POLISHED AXEHEAD KENT, UNITED KINGDOM, C. 4TH MILLENNIUM B.C. knapped and polished flint, of mottled grey colour, the cutting edge rounded, the butt tapering to a point, raised on a bespoke mount 25.4cm tall Private collection, London, United Kingdom, acquired on the UK art marketRobert Jay collection, United Kingdom, acquired prior to 1970 Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum dated to 1970 “Throughout temperate Europe, the establishment of farming settlements required forest clearance on a substantial scale. These pioneers had to fell trees to create fields for arable crops and to provide timber for houses. In this new world the stone axe came to have huge significance. This simple tool form was prevalent across the continent. While functionally useful for all types of woodworking, stone axes appear to have been much more than essential, well-used tools. Many were completely polished to a shine after being roughly shaped. This process takes several hours of hard work using sand, water and a fine-grained polishing stone. Polishing the body of an axe does not improve its functional qualities as a cutting/chopping tool and it is likely that people did this to enhance the appearance of its surface, bringing out the aesthetic qualities of the stone. The stone used to make axes itself seems to have had special significance. It was often quarried from deep within the earth and some sources were possibly venerated through being invested with magical, mythical significance.”Garrow, D. and Wilkin, N. (2022) The World of Stonehenge. London: British Museum Press. p. 39.

Los 257

From the collection of Bristol 1904 Arts (formerly 'Bristol Savages') - Group of mainly mid 20th century Native American beadwork-decorated garments and accessories, to include: buckskin suede jacket, with beadwork decorated collar, tasselled hem and sleeves, four lozenges to reverse, 59cm (23") chest x 72cm long excluding tassels; pair of trousers, 44" waist x 30" inside leg; overskirt with beadwork (matching the jacket above) and attached sash with pouch terminal, 34" waist, 85cm long (ex. tassels); yoke, with feather, beadwork and fabric adornments, 97cm wide excluding fringed tasselling, sash; pair of suede gloves, possibly Chippewa, with long fringing above the floral beadwork cuffs, 34cm long; pair of Iroquois beadwork-decorated suede moccasins, 26.5cm long; pair of red wool and gingham chaps, 57cm long; drawstring bag decorated with 'earring' motifs, 28cm wide x 40cm high; plaited double pigtail wig, primitive stone axe or tomahawk, 14.5cm x 37cm; leather quiver, 27.5cm; pipe with feather and bead stem adornments, etc

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