Null Forester's hatchet head in wrought iron with fleur-de-lis decoration.
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Forester's hatchet head in wrought iron with fleur-de-lis decoration. Body decorated with intersecting lines, cutting edge stamped with the coat of arms of France and engraved "E.R", blank hammer. 16 x 8.5 cm 18th century Expert: Alban Degrave

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Forester's hatchet head in wrought iron with fleur-de-lis decoration. Body decorated with intersecting lines, cutting edge stamped with the coat of arms of France and engraved "E.R", blank hammer. 16 x 8.5 cm 18th century Expert: Alban Degrave

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