Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 22nd November 2017

Lot 206

A pair of Chinese melee weapons

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £130

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Description

A pair of Chinese melee weapons, one piece iron or steel construction, each in the form of two opposed and overlapping crescents, the middle of one forming the grip and that of the other a sharpened knuckle bow, the ends forming four sharpened spikes, known by various names including 'Mandarin Duck Axes', 29.5cm (11.5 in.).