12th-8th century BC. A substantial socketted axe with broad collar to the mouth, short blade with crescentic edge; each of the broad faces with a series of concentric chevrons; vertical internal ribs; convex cutting edge; the findspot 'Gainsborough, Lincs' inked in white on the inner socket edge. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 148. 360 grams, 12.5cm (5"). From a Leicestershire, UK, collection; acquired in the UK in 1993; formerly found Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, UK; accompanied by an old collectors ticket. Fine condition.