SPANISH AMERICAN WAR RELIC AXE WITH HANDWRITTEN HISTORY.

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR RELIC AXE WITH HANDWRITTEN HISTORY. Hand-forged, broad-bladed axe with a 2-pronged claw forged to the butt end. Face of the blade measures 3-7/8”. Axe is 6-3/8” across and with haft measures 15-3/4” long. The left face of the axe is stamped with two lines and a touch mark, which are indiscernible. Glued to the top of the haft is an old paper label with a handwritten inscription in period ink which reads as follows: “This hatchet was taken from the ARSENAL, at Cavetae, Manilla when DEWEY took that place from the Spanish in May, 1898. Presented by the GUNNER of the U.S.S. “Raleigh” when she was dismantled at this navy yard after the war with Spain. Kittery Maine, Oct 11th 189__/Wm. M.C. Philabrick”. CONDITION: Axe head is crusted with rust overall, is in an uncleaned, untouched state. Haft is orig, slightly splintered at the head, and showing traces of green paint. Inscribed tag exhibits minor water damage at one corner and a couple of minor fractures, but is virtually all discernible. 4-56866 CW96 (200-300)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3201	$345.00	SPANISH AMERICAN WAR RELIC AXE WITH HANDWRITTEN HISTORY. Hand-forged, broad-bladed axe with a 2-pronged claw forged to the butt end. Face of the blade measures 3-7/8”. Axe is 6-3/8” across and with haft measures 15-3/4” long. The left face of the axe is stamped with two lines and a touch mark, which are indiscernible. Glued to the top of the haft is an old paper label with a handwritten inscription in period ink which reads as follows: “This hatchet was taken from the ARSENAL, at Cavetae, Manilla when DEWEY took that place from the Spanish in May, 1898. Presented by the GUNNER of the U.S.S. “Raleigh” when she was dismantled at this navy yard after the war with Spain. Kittery Maine, Oct 11th 189__/Wm. M.C. Philabrick”. CONDITION: Axe head is crusted with rust overall, is in an uncleaned, untouched state. Haft is orig, slightly splintered at the head, and showing traces of green paint. Inscribed tag exhibits minor water damage at one corner and a couple of minor fractures, but is virtually all discernible. 4-56866 CW96 (200-300) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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