A few examples of appraisal values for
JADE AXE HEAD

• A Chinese jade tool possibly an axe
  A Chinese jade tool possibly an axe head sharpened at one end raised Chinese character marks and figure museum or collectors reference ''China (Han Dyn c200BC) IF.C.L.2'' approx. 20.5 cm long.
• A Chinese jade tool possibly an axe
  A Chinese jade tool possibly an axe head engraved Chinese character marks and figures museum or collectors reference ''N. China IF.CC5'' approx. 20.5 cm long.
• A Chinese jade tool possibly an axe
  A Chinese jade tool possibly an axe head sharpened at one end engraved Chinese character marks and raised figure of a dragon museum or collectors reference ''IF.JC.2.1 China han Dyn'' approx. 21 cm long.
• A Dark Spinach Green Jade Axe
  A Dark Spinach Green Jade Axe With carved details on the head and the handle. The stand has a key design and carved indentations to accommodate the axe.
• EARLY JADE AXE TOOLThe body appears
  EARLY JADE AXE TOOLThe body appears mottled brown and green, plain on all surfaces, of roughly rectangular form, relatively flat on one side and slightly convex on the other side and sloped to a "cutting" edge with a smallperforation, an accompanied with a cushioned box. W:13.2cm, H:2.5cm Provenance: Prominent Canadian family collection of British descent items acquired c1950-1975. Further provenance: Estate of the late Harry Geoffrey Beasley (1881-1939) a British anthropologist and curator of Cranmore Ethnographical Museum.
• A Chinese green and brown jade
  A Chinese green and brown jade axe head possibly Neolithic of typical tapering form 3in. Estimate ?200-300 Provenance: Purchased in Hong Kong in the 1980's. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?200
• Archaic Chinese style carved jade
  Archaic Chinese style carved jade or hardstone axe head blade, pierced for mounting or threading, with contemporary lucite displace case; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear, surface soiling; with case L 15 3/4" H 11 1/2" (Approx.)
• CEREMONIAL JADE AXE HEADLatin
  CEREMONIAL JADE AXE HEADLatin American, oblong stone in shape of axe head, with sharp edge, light green with darker inclusions, metal stand, 7 x 2-5/8 in. Note: Tested as Jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II. Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut Condition: slight chipping to edge, splinter like cracks throughout (possibly inherent)
• Antique, late Qing dynasty, Chinese
  Antique, late Qing dynasty, Chinese carved jade ceremonial axe head in archaistic manner with offset drilled hole and incised mask design in low relief; includes contemporary metal display stand; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear; Without Stand L 3" x H 4" (Approx.)
• JADE BI DISCS AND AXE HEAD, 5
  JADE BI DISCS AND AXE HEAD, 5 ITEMSGroup of Jade bi discs and axe head. 1st item: Large archaistic carved jade axe head, celadon with yellow and dark brown or black shading, oblong form with pierced center and sides. 7-7/8" x 5-3/4". 2nd through 5th items: Four jade/hardstone bi discs, one celadon with white inclusions and carved foliate and circle designs, 3-1/2" diameter; one plain celadon jade with russet striations, 3-3/8" diameter; one of mottled white/dark hardstone with carved fluted design, 2-1/4" diameter; and one green/white jade disc with no carving, 2" diameter. Condition: Axe Head: minor wear, overall very good condition. Discs: All in very good condition with minor wear.
• Kiwai Island, Papua, New Guinea
  Kiwai Island, Papua, New Guinea Jade Axe Head, the well-shaped piece of dark green nephrite jade with one pointed end and a broad cutting end, the broad end with nicely honed edge and very good polish, collected before 1935, l. 5-1/2".
• A Chinese green and brown jade
  A Chinese green and brown jade ornamental axe head possibly Lingzhu culture Neolithic carved in low relief with a stylised ox head 6in. Estimate ?600-800 Provenance: Purchased in Hong Kong in the 1980's. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?600
• A Mottled Jade Plaque of russet and
  A Mottled Jade Plaque of russet and white stone of archaic axe form pierced at one end. Length 7 7/8 inches.
• A jade curved dagger handle
  A jade curved dagger handle carved as a horse's head. 14.5 cm long.
• Antique, late Qing dynasty, Chinese
  Antique, late Qing dynasty, Chinese carved jade axe head of archaic form; center carved with incised mask detail in low relief; base with three drilled holes; top rim with four notch design; including contemporary metal display stand; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear; Without Stand L 5" x H 3 1/2" (Approx.)
• A small Chinese bronze axe head,
  A small Chinese bronze axe head, Han dynasty, 8cm long, 5.5cm wide
• GROUP OF A JADE BI AND AN AXEJade
  GROUP OF A JADE BI AND AN AXEJade Bi, of octagonal shape with a cut out through the center (2.5cm diameter), green tone with russet inclusions; the axe, of five straight sides and a curved side with a drilled hole (3.5cm diameter), earthy tonestreaked with badge, orange and celadon inclusions, engravings on the surface of the axe. W:13.5cm; W: 19.5cm
• CHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE CEREMONIAL
  CHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE CEREMONIAL AXE BLADE of variegated green stone bearing seven mounting holes hand drilled from both sides. With low relief carving of stylized bird form along upper edge. Lustrous polished surface with minor chips on blade edge. 13''
• PRIMITIVE STONE AXE - Basalt Head
  PRIMITIVE STONE AXE - Basalt Head Axe with loose hafted large shaped handle Highland of Arian Jaya Western New Guinea for splitting wood 11 1/4'' long stone head 29'' long handle wear from use.
• Eleven Precolumbian and
  Eleven Precolumbian and Precolumbian style carved stone beads and pendants and a green jade axe head the beads include a frog several human heads and a crouching monkey; the axe head carved of dark green stone 3 3/8 in. L. Estimate $ 150-250
• A Chinese green hardstone
  A Chinese green hardstone ceremonial axe head 11 x 14.5 cm a hardstone kylin length 12 cm and a brown hardstone terrapin pendant.
• Pre-Columbian polished jade figural
  Pre-Columbian polished jade figural axe god/celt pendant perforated through the neck for suspension. Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, circa 300 BC-700 AD. 4 1/2"H. Small chip to tip.
• CHINESE JADE AXE PENDANT Chinese
  CHINESE JADE AXE PENDANT Chinese axe pendent of a nicely mottled white to spinach green jade carved in low relief, resembles an archiastic ceremonial axe. 2" H x 1.75" W
• JADE ARCHAIC 'DAO' BLADEOf a nearly
  JADE ARCHAIC 'DAO' BLADEOf a nearly rectangular ceremonial shape ax with two drilled holes, green stone with russet inclusions, accompanied with a cushioned box. W:16.8, H:0.8cm Provenance: Prominent Canadian family collection ofBritish descent items acquired c1950-1975. Further provenance: Estate of the late Harry Geoffrey Beasley (1881-1939) a British anthropologist and curator of Cranmore Ethnographical Museum.
• A White Jade Axe-Form Pendant
  A White Jade Axe-Form Pendant Mounted with Jade and a Pearl, Early to Mid 20th Century ?? ??????? ?????????? overall length 13.8 in (35 cm) length 3.1 in — 8 cm
• PRE-COLUMBIAN FLINT DOUBLE-AXE
  PRE-COLUMBIAN FLINT DOUBLE-AXE HEADPre-Columbian Flint Double-Axe Head , pre 1500 A.D., h. 4 in., w. 9 in., d. 1 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
• Ancient bronze axe head and
  Ancient bronze axe head and spearhead probably Near Eastern origin the axe head with angled blade 5 1/4 in. L.; the spearhead 8 1/4 in. L. Estimate $ 150-250 Each piece has considerable corrosion and dirt from the original dig site.
• Large Chinese carved archaistic
  Large Chinese carved archaistic hardstone axe head; overall good condition; H 11" x W 6" (approx.)
• THREE PRE-COLUMBIAN STONE AXE
  THREE PRE-COLUMBIAN STONE AXE HEADSThree Pre-Columbian Stone Axe Heads , pre 1500 A.D., incl. greenstone celt, and two flint, tallest h. 6 1/4 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
• Chinese archaistic hardstone axe
  Chinese archaistic hardstone axe head carving; overall good condition; L 14 1/2" x W 7 1/2" (approx.)
• A Bronze Age socketed and looped
  A Bronze Age socketed and looped axe head, 12.5cm long, 3cm wide/Provenance: The Estate of the late Diana & Gospatric Home, Lily Farm, Bucks
• CHINESE JADE BURIAL AMULET -
  CHINESE JADE BURIAL AMULET - Large Black Jade Chinese Burial Yue Axe Head with central collared aperture 8 3/8'' (21.3 cm) x 6 7/8'' 17.5 cm) 1 1/8'' (2.9 cm) deep aperture rim encrustation chipped collar edge. From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
• Chinese archaistic hardstone axe
  Chinese archaistic hardstone axe head; overall good condition; L 13" x W 8 1/2" (approx.)
• FOUR ANTIQUE AMERICAN INDIAN
  FOUR ANTIQUE AMERICAN INDIAN STONE IMPLEMENTSThree axe heads and one club head.
• Chinese archaistic hardstone axe
  Chinese archaistic hardstone axe head; overall good condition; 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" (approx.)
• MAYAN HARDSTONE CELT “AXE HEAD”.
  MAYAN HARDSTONE CELT “AXE HEAD”. 1200-1400 AD.WHITE MARBLE. VERY GOOD CONDITION. 5 1/2” X 3 1/4”. PROVENANCE: ESTATE OF SIR ROBERT MARX