May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2020
(A) A spiked tomahawk measuring 8" overall with a 3" straight cutting edge. It has a spatulated blade with rounded ears with an oval eye. This is an early hand-forged spike axe with a flared straight blade, which is usually considered to be Spanish made. CONDITION: Good with dark patina overall. (B) A spiked tomahawk measuring 8 - 1/2" overall with a 2" cutting edge. Spike is in the straight style, only slightly curved. The ears are slightly rounded, the eye is oval, and the quality is very good. This is a classic fighting tomahawk, found in Adams County, Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Good with dark patina overall. (C) A slender spike tomahawk with faceted spike measuring 8 - 5/8" overall in length with a 1 - 1/4" straight cutting edge. It has an oval shaped eye and no ears. CONDITION: Dark brown surface with scattered pitting. A nice delicate tomahawk. (D) A spike tomahawk with heavy duty straight blade, measuring 9 - 1/4" overall with a 1 - 1/4" cutting edge. It has a slightly curved square spike, mid 18th century. CONDITION: Good with dark patina, showing great age. (E) A spike tomahawk measuring 8 - 1/2" overall with a 2" cutting edge. Blade is slightly spatulated, oval center with ears, oval eye, squared faceted 3 - 1/2" curved spike, found in Adams County, Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Very good with dark patina.
Blade Length
(A) 3" (B) 1 - 3/4" (C) 1 - 3/8" (D) 1 - 1/4" (E) 2"
Overall Length
(A) 7 - 3/4" (B) 8" (C) 8 - 1/2" (D) 9" (E) 8 - 1/2"
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