May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
Lot consists of: (A) Military hammer poll axe, American hand forged, with old style "US" markings on underside of poll. Markings dated in 1789, dating this axe in the Wayne's Legion & War of 1812 period. Ex: Gerard Wayne and Ex: Hank Jacoby collections. (B) Hammer poll axe, 4" x 3", faintly marked "R. Gill" (listed 1778-1780), Birmingham, London) on hammer flat along with other faint marks that are now illegible. Has original 14" highly decorated haft that threads into the steel head. Ex: Hank Jacoby collection. (C) Hammer poll axe, 5" x 2 2/3, round eye with heavy collar (3/8"), old 13 3/4" haft, square poll with beveled edges. Fancy letter engraving and decoration on axe with lettering, possibly personalized to owner. Ex: Tom Wnuck Collection. (D)Hammer poll axe 5" x 2 1/4", 18th century. Very thin flat style with decorative lines at axe and poll bases, round eye, angular rear ears, "H" within a shield makers mark, with nice old 14 1/2" flat delicate haft that is original to the piece, as there is a small pin through the center of the head to hold the haft. DRG