Another (non dug) axe head ?

[baspinall]

This axe was hanging in my garage my whole life growing up. Used it for various things as a kid. Just curious what anyone could tell me about it. My father had an extensive Indian artifact collection although I do not see this being Indian or trade related. Your thoughts?

 

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[baspinall]

No markings

 

[baspinall]

Bump

 

[Paleopilot]

I would call it a very early "Goose Wing" ax. Shipbuilders used those.

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Just by the way the axe head is put onto the wood it looks mid to late 19th/early 20th century IMO. I recently saw an axe from the late 18th century that looked just like this think they called it a "mountain man belt axe" or something but the way the head was put on was different then this and that is how you can ID an axe is by the way the axe head is put on, wish i knew alot more about axes though i've dug several several 18th-19th century axe heads before so I should know more but i never really dug into the history of them. Very neat though and in great condition and vintage axes can go for some $$$ but i'd keep it in the family like your pops always have!

 

[kuger]

I was just looking through my book marks and found an excellent site on "hawks",let me see if I can find it again
Here it is
http://furtradetomahawks.tripod.com/

 

[Paleopilot]

Just by the way the axe head is put onto the wood it looks mid to late 19th/early 20th century IMO. I recently saw an axe from the late 18th century that looked just like this think they called it a "mountain man belt axe" or something but the way the head was put on was different then this and that is how you can ID an axe is by the way the axe head is put on, wish i knew alot more about axes though i've dug several several 18th-19th century axe heads before so I should know more but i never really dug into the history of them. Very neat though and in great condition and vintage axes can go for some $$$ but i'd keep it in the family like your pops always have!

I'm thinking the handle was replaced at some time, maybe more than once, not uncommon, nice old ax!

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Great info web-site you found Kuger

 

[leaker]

It is a lathing hatchet. It was used to nail and split plaster skates.page 89 ancient carpenters tools pub.by mercer.
Don't drink and drive you might spill your drink.

 

[Paleopilot]

It is a lathing hatchet. It was used to nail and split plaster skates.page 89 ancient carpenters tools pub.by mercer.
Don't drink and drive you might spill your drink.

I agree that it could be used to a degree as a lathing hatchet, but there are some differences, namely the "head" end would be made with a face for driving lath nails, the "bit" end would be much thinner for working lath-wood. It looks more like a "rigging" tool than a lath hatchet. I will post some pics as time allows if you wish.

 

[leaker]

Please do post a few more pics. While my book is as old as I am it does show a good photo. And most old tools of days gone by are made by black Smiths to An about standard for that cretin job. While the head is not exact it is more of the blade that is. As for it being a ships rigging tool it seams small for that. I have also found another example on page 21 of museum of early American tools by Eric Sloane. Supporting my statement from before. But that's why I served my dad served and grandfathers and afew others in my family tree served in the armed forces so we can all have an opinion. Don't drink and drive you might spill your drink.

 

[HutSiteDigger]

What century would this from Leaker

 

[leaker]

My references tell me 1780 an on.so it is still a great piece to have or begin an ax or hatchet collection. That's how I got started. If you keep looking you will find so many that are close that one could just collect them. Happy hunting don't drink and drive you might spill y your drink

 

[Paleopilot]

I think I found your axe, looks to be a Hudson Bay Axe. There are reproductions being made and these photos are repros from the Cumberland General Store.

 

[leaker]

Not even close paleopiolet. did you look at the photos at the beginning guess not. Don't drink and drive you might spill your drink

 

[baspinall]

Another note on this axe. I am pretty sure it originated from England. My fathers side of the family came from the Liverpool/Bolton area. I think this was his fathers. They came over in the mid 1800's.

 

[baspinall]

I'll put up some more photo's tomorrow.

 

[Paleopilot]

Not even close paleopiolet. did you look at the photos at the beginning guess not. Don't drink and drive you might spill your drink

Yes, I did look at the posted photos, did you not notice the comparison photo that I posted? I will ignore any sarcas'm as I'm just trying to help. The Hudson Bay "DESIGN" is very close to the physical shape of the antique axe that was posted. When you find the exact maker please let us know. Good luck.