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Rare French and Indian War Era Iron Belt Axe
Estimate:
$400 - $700
Sold
$425
Live Auction
November 5th, 2021 Gallery Auction l Americana Historical Documents, Memorabilia, & Weapons
Category
Description
3rd quarter 18th century: Forge-welded head with beehive-shaped eye, stamped with maker's name (illegible); 4 in. L.; the edge 2 1/2 in. L., with a portion of the original handle, 6 7/8 in. L.
Condition
Reportedly found in a river bed in Vermont, with corrosion and weathering
Provenance
From the estate of a Maryland collector. Purchased from Guthman Americana, 1980s. Pictured and described in Guthman's article in ANTIQUES Magazine, March, 1981, p. 660, Fig. 1.
