AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
TWO INDIAN AXES AND PIPE-TOMAHAWK.This grouping consists of 1) a forged pipe-tomahawk, 18-1/2" overall, with stamped decoration (head 6-3/4", 3" wide). Haft is old, but probably a later addition with brass band at mouthpiece and teardrop-shaped piece at eye along with two long triangular brass insets below head. 2) spiked hatchet on 21-1/2" haft, head measures 7-1/2", appears hand forged. 3) Celt with good patina 4-1/2" long, 3" across with later attachment to haft with repaired rawhide strapping 18" overall. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon, of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: 1) head has iron patina with rust and pitting. Is loose and slides back on haft. Mouthpiece appears to be a more recent addition. 2) chipping and reductions to one upper corner. Haft exhibits hand worn patina and is well fit. 3) Celt appears to be excavated relic with patina and some chipping on cutting edge as can be seen in photos. Rawhide and wood banding for attachment are broken and re-glued to affix as a tight unit for display. 49476-80 JS (2,000-3,000)