October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
Circa 1790 to 1820. The iron head measures 8 - 1/9" including bowl, the crescent cutting edge measures 2 -3/4", the saddle bowl measures 2-1/8" tall from eye. There is a molding on each side forward of the eye as well as an inlay steel cutting edge. The bowl has a relief ring around the top and is engraved with three lines. The original figured maple haft has a pewter inlay pierced cap around the mouthpiece. CONDITION: Head retains a dark brown patina with some minor denting from use and some flattening to bowl opening due to use as a hammer. Haft retains a pleasing patina with some minor chips and marks from use. This is a very well made tomahawk in wonderful condition. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Jimmy Hart.