Fake bronze axe

This bronze axe with its distinctive flange is typical of the Bronze Age.  It is however a Victorian fake, one of many produced at that time to feed the market for prehistoric antiquities. Dr Selby bought it from an Edinburgh antique dealer in 1894. It is believed that he thought it was genuine.  
Object no :
SRAM024n
Collection :
Axes & Maces
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length:134mm
Materials :
bronze
Location :
NA
Accession number :
WIWMS 2004.6.128
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
2 Fmedia2 F22482 F4678

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