OLD ICE AXE.

OLD ICE AXE. This appears to be a very early ice axe, with 10-1/2″ head, having a pointed blade on one end with saw teeth on the back edge and a chopping blade on the other end that is 2-1/2″ wide. Overall 35″ long with two 5″ languets and a cap on the butt end with a 1-1/2″ square spike. There is a metal band screwed to the haft, near the butt end and it has a canvas wrist loop attached to a metal ring. CONDITION: Iron has an even dark brown patina. Haft has a lovely dark patina and the canvas is fine. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54618 JR432 (150-250)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	178	$201.00	OLD ICE AXE. This appears to be a very early ice axe, with 10-1/2″ head, having a pointed blade on one end with saw teeth on the back edge and a chopping blade on the other end that is 2-1/2″ wide. Overall 35″ long with two 5″ languets and a cap on the butt end with a 1-1/2″ square spike. There is a metal band screwed to the haft, near the butt end and it has a canvas wrist loop attached to a metal ring. CONDITION: Iron has an even dark brown patina. Haft has a lovely dark patina and the canvas is fine. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54618 JR432 (150-250) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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