RARE “WAR OF 1812” US REGULATION NAVAL BATTLE AX.

Rare early 19th century naval boarding ax stamped on 5″ blade “U.S., NYW, JT”. The “NYW” denotes manufacture at the Navy Yard Washington. “JT” stands for the inspector, Captain Joseph Tarbell (1780-1815), who inspected naval weapons at the Navy Yard during the War of 1812. Hasp is almost 2′ long with an old pinned contemporary repair with correct bulbous end. Identical specimen is noted on pg 3 in Col. Robert Rankin’s text Small Arms of the Sea Services, 1972 and notes that these are quite rare. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Iron is dark and pitted overall, but markings are all discernible though inspector “JT” is weak. Haft is still sturdy though repaired below languettes with several iron pins, glue and putty. 51908-1 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2013

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

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
	2013	$7,865.00	RARE “WAR OF 1812” US REGULATION NAVAL BATTLE AX. Rare early 19th century naval boarding ax stamped on 5″ blade “U.S., NYW, JT”. The “NYW” denotes manufacture at the Navy Yard Washington. “JT” stands for the inspector, Captain Joseph Tarbell (1780-1815), who inspected naval weapons at the Navy Yard during the War of 1812. Hasp is almost 2′ long with an old pinned contemporary repair with correct bulbous end. Identical specimen is noted on pg 3 in Col. Robert Rankin’s text Small Arms of the Sea Services, 1972 and notes that these are quite rare. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Iron is dark and pitted overall, but markings are all discernible though inspector “JT” is weak. Haft is still sturdy though repaired below languettes with several iron pins, glue and putty. 51908-1 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2013 Click here to view provenance Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 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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RARE “WAR OF 1812” US REGULATION NAVAL BATTLE AX.