A British Boarding Axe, c.1805.
A rare item, very few having survived, 58cm overall, head 22cm wide. Blade stamped right side with inverted double Government Broad Arrow mark to show that it had been sold out of store. Other side with maker’s name 'I. Sargent'. Retains almost all its original black protective paint. These axes were distributed in racks throughout ships for immediate use. Board of Ordnance stamped, hence the hole drilled up into the haft so that they could be kept on ships’ racks ready for immediate use. This paint was to protect them from rust that would blunt the edges, reasonable condition £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Trafalgar and Waterloo relics.

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This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.