US NAVAL BOARDING AX, WAR OF 1812.

US NAVAL BOARDING AX, WAR OF 1812. Rare War of 1812 Era Naval boarding ax. Stamped on 4-1/2″ blade is “U.S., NYW, JT”. The “NYW” denotes manufacture at the Navy Yard Washington. “JT” stands for the inspector, Captain Joseph Tarvell, who inspected naval weapons at the Navy Yard during the War of 1812. Hasp still retains some original red paint and is about 2′ long. These boarding axes rarely come to market especially with their original hasps and good markings. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are cleaned and pitted, markings are still quite discernible as can be seen in photographs. The marlin spike has been blunted from use. The blade also has a slight bend and a hairline crack at base of tooth which can be seen in photos. Metal still fits nice and tight to original hasp. Hasp has chipping and several slivers missing; largest being about 2″ x 1/2″. The hasp is in relatively good condition with good patina retaining some original paint. 2″ ball on end retains to original incised parallel lines around its perimeter. 4-39661 JS (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2406	$12,650.00	US NAVAL BOARDING AX, WAR OF 1812. Rare War of 1812 Era Naval boarding ax. Stamped on 4-1/2″ blade is “U.S., NYW, JT”. The “NYW” denotes manufacture at the Navy Yard Washington. “JT” stands for the inspector, Captain Joseph Tarvell, who inspected naval weapons at the Navy Yard during the War of 1812. Hasp still retains some original red paint and is about 2′ long. These boarding axes rarely come to market especially with their original hasps and good markings. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are cleaned and pitted, markings are still quite discernible as can be seen in photographs. The marlin spike has been blunted from use. The blade also has a slight bend and a hairline crack at base of tooth which can be seen in photos. Metal still fits nice and tight to original hasp. Hasp has chipping and several slivers missing; largest being about 2″ x 1/2″. The hasp is in relatively good condition with good patina retaining some original paint. 2″ ball on end retains to original incised parallel lines around its perimeter. 4-39661 JS (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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