Hunting cleaver

Heavy blade with curved spine ending in a pierced protrusion, floral decoration on both sides of the blade etched and engraved (partly worn). The brass hilt is spirally channelled, finished with a sculptured pommel in the form of a lion's head. Probably Germany or Austria, 18th century, length 33 cm. Condition 2

Heavy blade with curved spine ending in a pierced protrusion, floral decoration etched and engraved on both sides of the blade (partly worn). The brass hilt is spirally channelled, finished with a sculptured pommel in the form of a lion's head. Probably Germany or Austria, 18th century, length 33 cm. Condition 2, Heavy blade with a curved back and a drilled protrusion at the end, engraved floral decoration on both sides of the blade (partially scratched). Brass spiral fluted handle ends with a pommel shaped into a lion´s head. Probably Germany or Austria, 18th century, length 33 cm.Condition 2