October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
Hand forged iron head of 4 - 3/4" with a crescent 2 -7/8" cutting head and a flat section opposite the blade. The period, probably original ash haft is reinforced on top around the eye with three rose head nails. There are remnants of the original leather washer. CONDITION: Head retains a dry heavy brown patina with minor nicks to edge and some corrosion. Haft retains a dry surface with some cracking along grain.