Telegraph GK crossword

[bald eagle]

Help required please with last 2 clues
57a Small anvil used by blacksmiths and tinsmiths, 5 letter word s?a?e
think possibly answer could be slave, Would appreciate confirmation whether this is correct, please

52d Either of two points on the orbit of a planet of greatest or least distance from the central body, 5 letter word a?s?s

Thank you

[Dealman]

52d. Try Apsis

[emeritus]

57a Stake

[emeritus]

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[bald eagle]

My thanks to you for your prompt assistance, much appreciated
Kind regards

[ClareA]

For 57a - SWAGE.
So made up that Lie-In King didn't get to it before me! I respect Lie-In-King immensely,but it isn't often one beats him to an answer!

Agree with the answer apsis.