May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
Lot consists of:(A) Flat poll axe, 6 1/2" x 3 1/4". French and Indian War. Excavated Crown Point, north side near shoreline, Ex: Kravic dig. Still has old forged nail that helped secure the haft. Pointed rear ears, teardrop eye. (B) Round poll tomahawk 6" x 3 3/4". Oval eye, flat ears. Classic mid 18th century. Ex: Kravic collection, dug at Fort Ticonderoga. Pictured in "Collectors Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution", Neumann, page 25, row 6, fifth from left. This is an early style axe with flat sides and swept rear blade. Early style French and Indian War or earlier. (C) Hammer poll axe, 6" x 3 3/4". Teardrop eye, flare hammer, rounded ears. Dug at Fort Ticonderoga. Same axe shown in "Collector's illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution", Neumann, page 25, far right, bottom row. Ex: Kravic Collection. (E + F) Pair of round poll tomahawks from Fort Ticonderoga mortar pit where the British camped before the French siege of 1757. French and Indian War. These appear to be the type issued to British quasi military units, like Roger's Rangers and their Indian allies. Both appear to have same maker mark which is interesting as they may have come from same cask when issued out. See labels on box and photo/map of exact spot where dug in mortar pit. One axe still has wood in eye. Relic condition as dug. Honest French & Indian War axe heads with provenance. Another one was dug at same site that has a British Broad Arrow mark. DRG