19th Century
Estimate: | £200 - £300 |
Hammer price: | £420 |
with a lobed head and carved zig-zags to the handle with a deep concave recess to the butt, 44cm long
Condition report:
A small split to the handle, see image, with a few small chips.
The bulbous head with various scuffs, old cracks and some natural fissures.
Dirt and dust to the recesses.
A further general misty dull surface overall down the shaft. Some minor thin shrinkage cracks as to be expected in this area. See images.
General wear an rubbing, commensurate with use and age.