Replica palstave and socketed axe

In the last century there was a strong market for antiquities and many fakes were made.  Wilson bought two!  A bronze palstave and a socketed axe.
Object no :
SQAM007n
Collection :
James R Wilson
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
(left) length 63mm, (right) length 130mm
Materials :
bronze
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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