{"product_id":"original-french-napoleonic-era-pair-of-naval-axes-engraved-toulon-re-hafted-c-1790","title":"Original French Napoleonic Era Pair of Naval Axes Engraved Toulon - Re-Hafted- C. 1790","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items. One-of-a-Kind Pair. This is a glorious pair of French Naval Axes which are engraved on plates at the Pommel \u003cstrong\u003eTOULON\u003c\/strong\u003e, almost certainly for the French Port city of Toulon, which holds a long \u0026amp; tenured Naval history. The most prevalent of that history is the 1793 Siege of Toulon, during which Napoleon Bonaparte first won fame and promotion when his plan, involving the capture of fortifications above the harbor, was credited with forcing the city to capitulate and the Anglo-Spanish fleet to withdraw. The siege marked the first involvement of the British Royal Navy with the French Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe axes both measure roughly 41” in length, and have certainly been reshafted at one point. Both axes have split langets protruding from the back end of the heads, and are affixed to the shafts by four screws, two on each side. The pommels of each are affixed with Pommel boxes and a knob-screw, with the boxes both engraved \u003cstrong\u003eTOULON\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly stunning set of Naval Axes which require a great deal more research to uncover their specific origins. They would look phenomenal crossed as the centerpiece of any Naval or French Napoleonic display. They come ready for further research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions for Both\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 41\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 17\"\u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 11¼\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118119882821,"sku":"ONCD1127","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONCD1127__01.jpg?v=1731015757","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-french-napoleonic-era-pair-of-naval-axes-engraved-toulon-re-hafted-c-1790","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}