Axe nineteenth century
Steel, copper, iron and ebony | 56.1 x 19.5 x 2.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 37469
Saloon Corridor , Sandringham House
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An axe with an elongated, narrow, steel hachet-blade and a heavy square head on a light ebony shaft capped with copper, an iron knob below the grip.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76.
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Medium and techniques
Steel, copper, iron and ebony
Measurements
56.1 x 19.5 x 2.3 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)