Copper-alloy, 140 grams, 90.81 mm. Circa 1,200-800 BC. A socketed axe head with relatively thin cast walls. The socket narrows from the upper section too a waist and expands towards the cutting edge. The casting seam is present but not prominent. The thin walls and lack of supporting ribs suggest that it was intended for lighter work such as fine shaping of timber rather than heavy-duty tree-felling. The edge is complete with only minor scouring. Reference: Moore, C.N. and Rowlands, M.J. Bronze Age Metalwork in Salisbury Museum, Salisbury, 1972, p.56-7. The upper socket edge irregular, otherwise very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.