Lot 5481 UNIQUE & FINE 18TH CENTURY VALENCIAN CEREMONIAL

SAPPERS AX. Massive 16" forged steel head, 8" curved cutting edge, beautifully engraved with Valencia coat of arms on both sides of blade, fine floral engraved designs on bifurcated spike. Signed by maker "ARMERO JOSE LAVISERA" on top edge. CONDITION: very good overall, gray patina, engraved design is fine. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26477/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-3,000.
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