September 29, 2021 The Bill Myers Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2021
This tomahawk is featured on page 111 of "Accouterments V" by James R. Johnston. The large iron head measures 9-3/4" overall with a 5-1/2" double-edged diamond section blade with the spurs forming a fleur-de-lis design between the eye and the top of the blade. The eye is oval shaped and has a pewter eye cap. The rounded 1-1/4" bowl has rings at the openings and a diameter of 7/8" at the opening. The original hickory haft measures 15" and has inlaid pewter bands and mouthpiece. Leather washer around eye is still partially intact. CONDITION: Head retains an even brown patina and hardened tip is visible with a darker grey patina. Blade shows some minor bending and battle nicks to bottom edge. Bowl has a repair to the slender neck. Haft very good, showing scattered minor chips and marks from use. Pewter is dark grey. A very attractive tomahawk with fantastic form and patina. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman. DMG
Item Dimensions: L: 15"