December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
For a similar example, see plate 77 in "American Indian Tomahawks" by Harold Peterson, description on page 96. Another nearly identical example can be seen as plate 67.A on page 271 of Neumann's "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution". He dates it circa 1740-1780. This example has a head measuring 7 - 3/4" overall with a 3 - 1/2" blade and 3" faceted spike. The crescent cutting edge measures 2 - 3/8". The both sides of the blade stamped "J.F.G.", probably for a maker. The original haft has a 3 - 5/8" iron spike at the bottom, similar to polearms of the period. A screw and pewter have been added to the top of the round eye to hold it tighter to the head. CONDITION: Head retains a pleasing brown patina, markings excellent. Haft retains a smooth patina, one crack filled with lead or pewter. Spike at bottom retains a brown patina that matches the head.