October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This tomahawk is shown in Figure 2 on page 242 of "Indian Tomahawks and Frontiersmen Axes" by Hartzler and Knowles. The hand-forged iron head measure 7-7/8" and about 11-1/4" including the removable spike. The blade measures 4-1/4" and is stamped "A. MADISON." on the left side in large block letters. Head features relief chevron and blade moldings. Iron pipe with turned moldings. There is a removable iron spike of 3-1/8" with a protruding wooden plug which can be inserted into the pipe. Original ash haft of 21-1/2" with tapered mouthpiece. This tomahawk was found in Wallingford, Vermont. CONDITION: Head retains a dark heavy brown patina with clear markings and some marring to cutting edge, bowl flattened somewhat due to use as a hammer at some time. Spike retains a matching patina. Haft retains a smooth original surface with some separated age cracks on each side. A rare and well-marked pipe tomahawk. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Bill Myers.