Age of axe head

[Kevo_DFX]

Found on a site that has produced coins from the late 16th century to 1923. Most of the activity, however, seems to be early 1800's. Measurements are 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 inches.

Thanks!

Kevo

 

[DCMatt]

It may be a wedge not an axe. Hard to judge the age but it looks like an old one. This pic from a 1929 book may help.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/6527/axeheadtypes.jpg

DCMatt

 

[Monty]

I think it's an axe due to the hole for the handle. Monty

 

[Peeber]

I believe what you have may be what the muzzle loader community call a "Fort Miegs" (sp?) belt axe. The reason being one was found at an excavation in Ft. Meigs. I believe I read that there is also one in the Mt Vernon collection. I have a reproduction myself, It is the same basic dimensions and has the flat eye in the center of the head.

 

[DCMatt]

I think it's an axe due to the hole for the handle. Monty

Maybe I should have called it a splitting axe or maul.



DCMatt