Some kind of ax head?

[Amateur]

I was tilling a new garden in my backyard and unearthed this ax head. I have no clue how old it is so I’m looking for some help. I live in the Northern Virginia area and it was in a spot in my yard that could have been untouched for a long time, if ever. Any leads??

 

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[Red James Cash]

Looks like an autobody tool

 

[Icewing]

Looks like a blacksmith's hot cut hammer.

 

[firemanphob]

I'd say blacksmith tool. hole for handle don't look right for axe. Shape also don't seem right for axe.

 

[Tony in SC]

Right!! It's a blacksmith's hot Chesil.

Looks like a blacksmith's hot cut hammer.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

First off, welcome to Tnet Amateur!

Tony and Icewing nailed it... or in this case, hammered it!

Dave

 

[Amateur]

Thanks all! Any idea on the timeframe?

 

[Tony in SC]

I would guess late 1800's? They were in use in the 1700's but are still used today.

 

[A2coins]

Cool find many people collect those

 

[RelicHunterPro]

Nice find

 

[Organicseekers]

Have to agree, blacksmiths hammer.

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[Yak1366]

Very nice find!! Welcome to TNet!!!