9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with curved blade, swept rear edge, square chin with slight spur to the rear, socket with triangular spurs and hammer-face to the rear; mounted on a modern wooden shaft with leather bondings and faux-runic characters for display. 610 grams, 71cm (28"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. [No Reserve] Fine condition.