The Axe Head Showroom

[Truth]

Hey guys found a 90% sure tomahawk axe in a 1703 French Fort then in 1802 was occupied by the Spanish in the Revolutionary War. I found in the only white shell mounds which with this New Orleans humidity is suffocating. Any here a short brief history of this s spot tell me what you guys thing. Thank you. Tomahawk

2nd one looking for kind and what age. Thank you so so much

 

[Truth]

Hey guys found a 90% sure tomahawk axe in a 1703 French Fort then in 1802 was occupied by the Spanish in the Revolutionary War. I found in the only white shell mounds which with this New Orleans humidity is suffocating. Any here a short brief history of this s spot tell me what you guys think Thank you.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Fort_(New_Orleans) Tomahawk View attachment 1725018View attachment 1725018View attachment 1725019View attachment 1725020

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Fort_(New_Orleans)

 

[powrsurg]

Here are mine and a few other things just out of the paraffin bath.

 

[Davers]

Here's one I found a couple weeks ago. It has a unique opening that so far the only explanation I have received is that it may have gotten that way from being used as a wedge and is just deformed. That may be, but the reason I question that is it is perfectly symmetrical side to side and top to bottom. There is no deformation to the back of it with the butt being perfectly flat with nice distinct edges. If anybody has any ideas let me know. I would love to be able to date this. The pictures here are before electrolysis, I'll post some later after she's cleaned up.

If yr still around & FWIW , IMO your AX was on the verge of breaking , I have a couple like that , 1 is bent worse than the one pictured .

Ill bet OSHA Told them they could not use a damaged tool .

 

[Davers]

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Ahhhh I finally found a match for the hatchet head I found last week , one of the 'Nail Puller " arms is broke tho .
Still my first Hatchet of this type , Do you happen to know it's age ?
Thanks & A wonderful New Year to you.

 

[Tnmountains]

Ahhhh I finally found a match for the hatchet head I found last week , one of the 'Nail Puller " arms is broke tho .
Still my first Hatchet of this type , Do you happen to know it's age ?
Thanks & A wonderful New Year to you.

Yes I do. I will have to dig it out but will. It is imported english cast steel. I have the makers mark and will find it... somewhere,lol.
Happy New Year Davers.

 

[Tnmountains]

Ahhhh I finally found a match for the hatchet head I found last week , one of the 'Nail Puller " arms is broke tho .
Still my first Hatchet of this type , Do you happen to know it's age ?
Thanks & A wonderful New Year to you.

Davers you are close to me and the troops came from my way to yours. Was your item found on a known CW site? Here is the info that T-Net helped me identify. Hope this helps you with
yours

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/191699-need-help-makers-marks-hatchet.html

 

[Truth]

My pride and joy a tomahawk from hey 1700s Spanish Fort in New Orleans

2nd [really don’t know much about this one but it was found at the same Fort ATTACH]1787650[/ATTACH]

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Hey, everyone. I got my hatchet/axe head cleaned up. Here are the new photos. I'm very happy with cleaning results (vinegar and scrubbing) but I sadly don't see any makers marks on it. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? I wonder if it's modern or a bit older. Thank you!
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Hoosier or "Zeek"....Sorry, can't date it.
You have a BEAUTY!
Put a handle on it, sharpened - and it will make you some wood...!

 

[bwstephen]

Found in woods near Charleston, SC along with a lock dated 1830/ 1837 made in England. Wondering why it would have two holes for handles. One located directly behind axe head and other is offset to the side. Any ideas?

 

[Gene Mean]

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Found in woods near Charleston, SC along with a lock dated 1830/ 1837 made in England. Wondering why it would have two holes for handles. One located directly behind axe head and other is offset to the side. Any ideas?

Interesting! I'm thinking not an ax but I don't know much about them. Sure looks like an ax.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

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Found in woods near Charleston, SC along with a lock dated 1830/ 1837 made in England. Wondering why it would have two holes for handles. One located directly behind axe head and other is offset to the side. Any ideas?

Seems like a blacksmith didn't weld the poll. Unfinished axe....

 

[cooper1841]

From 1800's Michigan home sites

 

[bwstephen]

It is welded in the seem in back where they come together.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

It is welded in the seem in back where they come together.

Very odd.
Maybe another picture of the top end, would help us figure the purpose, the use of this tool....
Thanks!

 

[IMAUDIGGER]

Broken axe head turned into a splitting wedge?

 

[Truth]

Can you say Tomahawk.?

Two of my best

 

[Truth]

Here's a nice one I dug up from a colonial site near Williamsburg, VA.

I think I found one just like it I just posted it

 

[NewAtThis]

Hoosier or "Zeek"....Sorry, can't date it.
You have a BEAUTY!
Put a handle on it, sharpened - and it will make you some wood...!

I'm just now seeing this! Thank you so much for the reply and the information. I really appreciate it!

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

I am happy to see interest in axes, as they were a very important tool of the past..., WAY Past...!
Like, thousands of years ago....!

Any stone axe photos, anyone...