December 10, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2019
Lot consists of: (A) "Marbles Arms & MFG Co. Gladstone Mich. USA Patd. 1898" struck on safety guard of this pick-axe. 11" overall. Locking pick is in working order. Front and back handle scales marked "MARBLES". Circa 1920's. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) Marbles Gladstone Mich. USA No. 2-1/2 axe with nail puller on safety guard. Both front and back scale of handle marked "MARBLES". Circa 1920's. CONDITION: Excellent. (C) Marbles Gladstone Mich. USA No. 5 Safety axe. 11" overall with wood handle. "MARBLES ARMS & MFG CO. GLADSTONE MICH. USA" struck on guard. Circa 1920's. CONDITION: Excellent. (D) Marbles Gladstone Mich. USA No. 2 safety axe. 11" overall. "MARBLE ARMS & MFG CO. GLADSTONE MICH. USA PAT'D 1890". Circa 1920's. CONDITION: Excellent. (E) Various handle parts, sheath, and guard parts. PROVENANCE: From the Mel Hrubetz collection.