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Late 1800's Sioux Squaw Axe with Original Carved Handle
19th century Sioux squaw axe circa 1880-1890. It measures 18 1/4 inches long and has a forged iron head that measures 6 1/4 inches long x 4 3/4 inches wide. The original handle has some incised designs of what looks like a turtle on one side and a figure on the other. The gripping area is notch-cut and there is an old buckskin thong. There is an touchmark symbol inscribed deeply into the blade, but no other maker's marks. The forge weld lapis visible. the The entire piece has a nice overall patina, with minor dings and nicks from use. This is a style of belt axe often used by Plains Indian women for felling small trees, chopping wood and general camp work. [AN2007] $540.00

EARLY BLODGETT NO.0 TOMAHAWK HATCHET
This "BLODGETT CAST STEEL 0" tomahawk is in nice shape with no rust or pitting. The head is 7" long with a 2 3/4" wide blade. The 12" long handle has a short split near the head caused by a nail that someone used to tighten the head. It's tight now. The handle also has some black tape that's probably there for a better grip since I don't see any splits. I'm pretty sure the handle is original. $250.00. The following quote is from Tom Lamond:

BLODGETT EDGE TOOL CO. Manchester, New Hampshire 1853-1862

"The Amoskeag Ax Company succeeded the Blodgett Edge Tool Co. who had been in business from 1853-1862. Subsequently the Amoskeag Ax Company was acquired in 1879 by the Underhill Edge Tool Company of Nashua, New Hampshire. Underhill continued to use some of the earlier brands until 1889-90 when they became part of the American Axe & Tool Company. The A. A. & T. Co. also continued to use some brands." $180.00



Early Forged Broad Axe Head, 7", Round Pole, Maine
7" Broad axe with a simple round butt or pole. Blade length approx 4 1/2 inches X 7 inches, poll eye is approx 1 3/4 inches diameter. Very good condition with no chips or excessive rust. $110.00

Very Old English Fireman's Axe, stamped GR - possibly British royal cipher indicating Georgeus Rex or King George (1812-1830 Approximate)., condition is good - woodworm in handle has been fully treated, cleaned & polished. Axe measures 15 3/8" in length and is 7 1/2" at the widest point of the blade - bit to spike. Very similar to revolutionary war naval boarding ax. $300.00


Trade ax, large with no damage; very nice with expected patina. SOLD




Small Belt ax, good patina on an old handle, some incised designs on handle $150.00


Broad Ax, great patina, and blade, handle is original $150.00
Blade stamped I Blood, Ballston NY, Extra Cast steel. Isaiah Blood worked in Ballston (or Ballston Spa) NY from 1864-1895

Very Old Broad Ax, great patina, some pitting, specialty hafting area. $80.00 Click on image for large view

Very Old pickaroo, very nice curved handle in great condition, very little rusting on blade. $100.00

Specialty tool of unknown age, but not new, old handle. $50.00

Small Broad ax with good patina, 7 1/2 inches across the bit, 3 inch poll, 7 1/2 inches in depth $45.00