PEWTER Ancient axe pendant - large

Ancient axe pendant

MADE IN CORNWALL, ENGLAND

Large polished pewter axe pendant on an adjustable black leather thong.

This axe, known as a labrys, features a short handle with two half moon blades.
The labrys is of Minoan origin and dates back to around 1500 BC.
It was not used as a weapon but was worn by priestesses as an object of veneration, just as a cross is worn today.

Width: 40mm Height: 47mm Thong length (max.): 30 inch (76cm) Supplied in a satin and velvet-lined gift box.  Below the makers tell us a little about the product and process.

Pewter

Pewter is a malleable metal made of tin, copper and antimony. It melts at around 260 degrees Celsius and can be cast into vulcanised rubber moulds which only deteriorate slowly over many casts.

We cast our jewellery and gifts using this method and then painstakingly go through a fettling process to remove any surplus material and casting lines.
Each piece is polished and any findings or gemstones are fitted before packing. The whole operation is very labour intensive requiring skills that take many years to perfect. Due to the process it is highly unlikely that two pieces will be exactly the same even though to the untrained eye they may appear so.

Our staff take great pride in their work and are open to suggestions that may improve quality even further.