Trade axe.

[mile-ender]

This was dug last fall, took me some time before I got around to cleaning it. Was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about it? The site is no indication, and there are no markings (stamps).

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: Trade axe?

I am by no means an expert, but the style of the axe looks right.

 

[mojjax]

Re: Trade axe?

Nice find ! Here's a pic from an Eric Sloane book .

 

[mile-ender]

Re: Trade axe?

Nice find ! Here's a pic from an Eric Sloane book .

Looks about right....
That's a nice book ya got there mojjax, I looked through it on google.
Thank's for the help

 

[scratcher]

I think you have an old one there! Are you sure this isn't a maker mark?

 

[mile-ender]

I think you have an old one there! Are you sure this isn't a maker mark?

Ya know.... you might be right. I'll post another pic sometime tomorrow and you can let me know what you think.

 

[mile-ender]

Here's a closer pic.... I'm still not sure I see much more than pitting, but I'm not familiar with various trademarks....If you've got any references let me know. I did try running it through various filters in photoshop but could really find anything...

 

[scratcher]

Yea it's hard to tell. I always seem to see these best with raking light held at a very low angle. Even if it is a mark, it would probably be very difficult to match it to anyone. Nice ax nevertheless....

 

[Desy5]

You made a very interesting observation. Why do you think so?

 

[pepperj]

You made a very interesting observation. Why do you think so?

Just a heads up, this post is from 8 yrs ago, and getting a reply back to your query would be slim as the member hasn't posted in over a yr now.

 

[sutphin]

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