AUCTIONS IMPERIAL ARMS & ARMOR NOV 2024

AN AFGHAN LOHAR FOLDING AXE

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's premium:

The forged steel head decorated and profiled, the brass haft with file work, terminating in a handle with bone grips and horn pommel, original nickeled finish intact. 20th century. Light wear overall. The folding lohar was easily concealed yet quickly flicked open at need. It saw sustained use against British mounted units during the Afghan Wars. Overall length 32.5cm/ 12 7/8?. Condition II