Ancient Order Of Foresters Ceremonial Painted Axes
Stock No
TSFS1739
2016
- £895.00
- €1,061 Euro
- $1,193 US Dollar
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Item Description
Cased pair of Ancient Order of Foresters ceremonial wood axes and truncheons
The axe heads polychrome decorated to one side with a coat-of-arms and initials J.W. and S.W, the reverse with initials J.W.W and S.W.W.; the truncheons with ring-turned handles; in an ebonised green baize lined case with painted inscription ‘COURT STAR / 1598 / A.O.F. Feb.y 1911.’
The society incorporated Robin Hood-themed lore and theatrical elements into its meetings, using wooden axes (sometimes replacing earlier steel or replica swords) for safety during symbolic drills or sham-fight rituals
The Ancient Order of Foresters is a British friendly society founded in Rochdale, England, in 1834. Today, it operates as the Foresters Friendly Society, providing financial products, insurance, and mutual support.
British friendly society founded in Rochdale, England, in 1834. Today, it operates as the Foresters Friendly Society, providing financial products, insurance, and mutual support.
Age related wear and abrasions, small section of damage to one of the truncheon ends and missing its original rope handle.
the case 79cm wide, 39.5cm high, 7cm deep
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Norfolk, England
Period
First quarter 20th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Norfolk, England
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)797 2775824
