UNUSUAL LARGE EARLY HAND AXE.

UNUSUAL LARGE EARLY HAND AXE. Made of hand forged iron, the head is about 11″ long with an 8-1/4″ socket. The blade tapers from 2″ out to 6-1/8″ on the cutting edge, and has a sweeping front edge. The haft is about 1-1/2″ diameter and 18-1/4″ from the end of the socket. Overall length is 26-5/8″. There are five rectangular stamps in a regular geometric pattern on the left side of the blade. CONDITION: About good. Head and socket are a deep, dark brown patina with crusty rust and heavy pitting. Socket has a large chip out of the bottom rear edge and the haft, probably an old replacement, is a little rough, but sound. 4-51350 JR881 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1566	$0.00	UNUSUAL LARGE EARLY HAND AXE. Made of hand forged iron, the head is about 11″ long with an 8-1/4″ socket. The blade tapers from 2″ out to 6-1/8″ on the cutting edge, and has a sweeping front edge. The haft is about 1-1/2″ diameter and 18-1/4″ from the end of the socket. Overall length is 26-5/8″. There are five rectangular stamps in a regular geometric pattern on the left side of the blade. CONDITION: About good. Head and socket are a deep, dark brown patina with crusty rust and heavy pitting. Socket has a large chip out of the bottom rear edge and the haft, probably an old replacement, is a little rough, but sound. 4-51350 JR881 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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