October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
For a similar example, see No. 4 on page 25 of "Collectors Encyclopedia of the American Revolution" by George Neumann. This axe was found Rymersberg, Pennsylvania. The hand forged iron head measures 7 -1/2" in length with a 3-3/4" crescent cutting edge complete with original ash halved of 16 -1/4". CONDITION: Head retains a mostly dark heavy brown patina with some scattered marks from use. Haft retains a dry surface with some squared and round headed nails to reinforce fit above eye. A nice and early camp axe.