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Western Antique Auction September 11th 2021

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 356

Jefferson County, KY Offset Broad Axe Heads

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is this Archaic Period (7000-6000), Jefferson County, Kentucky, Offset Deptford axe head or celt collection. The first is constructed from a smoky granite material with an Offset design and a broad body; the poll is flat yet distinguished, relating to a 3/4 groove head. The second is constructed from a green porphyry stone and shows an Offset design with a broad body and a polished finish. The last is constructed from a green porphyry stone with a semi Offset design and a broad body with a rough finish. The condition of these axe heads is good, with a single chip in the blade of one of the axe heads; otherwise, they are in good overall display condition. The measurements of these broad axe heads are 3 3/4" x 7 1/2" x 2 1/4" and 3 3/4" x 7 3/4" x 1 3/4" and 4" x 6 3/4" x 1 3/4".