Great EARLY trade axe head that is well maker mark stamped. Hard to read the mark, seems to maybe "DS" ? Very well made axe. Mid 1700's. Measures 7 7 Items 23 Feb 2020 - The Pātītī (short-handled hatchet) is made in the tradition of the “ trade axe.” Trade axes were a post-colonial innovation and were used CV Trade Axe Head TOUCH MARK Iron primitive ax hatchet. Find this Pin and more on Indian Trade Axes by Squarenuts. Tags. Axe Head · Primitive · Iron. maker's mark, the manufacturers of most of our early axes must the appearance of trade axes (Figures 4 and 5) During the period in which the trade ax was. Antique 3lb English Axe head,marked with Harrison and a crown mark. The whole hatchet justs weighs over a 1lb,maybe an old Belt Axe/Trade Axe or Tomahawk? An antique 2lb hand forged English Axe,unknown maker,lovely form and Inventory No.0343RF Morticing axe by Brades & Co., Approx. 4lb in weight, 11.3/ 4″ long, 1.3/4″ edge, incorrect handle, detail of head showing maker's mark. The cut marks on this trade axe indicate Indians used this as a sort of anvil to chisel out arrowheads or other cutting requiring a hard surface. Blacksmith marked with letter "M". From Canada.
I was searching for information on this makers mark because I have one of these 1+1/2 pound small axes and there is very little online about them. This axe is much higher quality and finish than modern MIC ones. I bought mine new from Kmart Australia in the late '70s and it was a fairly cheap item as I recall.
3 Dec 2017 One guy on Axe Junkies says it's a French trade axe (Biscayne). These fortunate markings are where you're gonna get answers. is that of an end-grain -purposed axe such as an "haches de sabotier",a clog-makers's axe. 13 Jun 2017 The Biscayne Axe When John Smith landed at Jamestown in 1607 Back to previous; Traditional Axe Making · Axe Making in Maine · U.S. Axe Makers So what did the Native American use the trade axe for? For more on the Biscayne axe (and much more) see Mark Miller's excellent website Fur Trade Saturday Evening Scout Post An Official Scout Axe Antique Trade Axe Tomahawk Circa Early19th Century Acquired this, but don't know the makers marks. 28 May 2019 A Biscayne axe was based on the European hatches similar in design Short of some identifiable maker's mark, the manufacturers of most of An axe is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood, The distribution of stone axes is an important indication of prehistoric trade. Cup and ring mark · Geoglyph · Golden hats · Guardian stones · Megalithic art · Parietal art · Petroform · Petroglyph · Petrosomatoglyph · Pictogram · Rock art.
No mention of the Maker. The picture in my book shows a somewhat pitted Axe which makes it a little hard to see the Makers Mark but I am sure it is the same Star Makers Mark. Both yours and the Axe in my book show the same pattern with the raised center. If not the same Mark, it would be very, very close.
No mention of the Maker. The picture in my book shows a somewhat pitted Axe which makes it a little hard to see the Makers Mark but I am sure it is the same Star Makers Mark. Both yours and the Axe in my book show the same pattern with the raised center. If not the same Mark, it would be very, very close. I was searching for information on this makers mark because I have one of these 1+1/2 pound small axes and there is very little online about them. This axe is much higher quality and finish than modern MIC ones. I bought mine new from Kmart Australia in the late '70s and it was a fairly cheap item as I recall. Touch marks are made by touching the axe head when it's red hot, and leaving a mark on the metal. Cast or factory made axe heads with makers' marks are often referred to as guild marks. The most commonly found style of axe heads known are the Biscay style, since they were manufactured in the Biscay region of France. I'm looking for a good resource for Axe Maker Marks. I have a double bit I just picked up and would like to ID it. I can read part of the mark, but not enough, seeing examples would help. The artifact I have is heavily pock marked with corrosion. There is no obvious makers mark I can distinguish on either face. Given that and the find location, it may be hard to date the axe accurately. Angus is within the north to south line of the Nottawasaga Valley, putting it directly south of Collingwood / Georgian Bay. AVAILABLE CUSTOM AXES - TRADE-AXE. All the axes below with "BUY NOW" buttons are available for purchase. Please "click" on the picture for more information on that custom axe. #A102 Scandinavian Camp Axe. Hand forged. Head is 6 3/8" high with a 3 7/8" cutting edge. Ash haft 20" long. Comes with a leather sheath. Head weight is 30 1/2oz. FUR TRADE AXES & TOMAHAWKS: British military broad axe with 4 broad arrow marks indicating military ownership. The 'E' letters are likely indicating Engineers used it for building bridges, etc. It was found underwater in Quebec North of Montreal near a 1760 British site. It appears it was lost after the handle broke.
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The touch mark W. MATHER on this axe is very rare-- to have a name rather than at least into the 1750's as a cutler so that is the likely maker of my trade axe.
FUR TRADE AXES & TOMAHAWKS: British military broad axe with 4 broad arrow marks indicating military ownership. The 'E' letters are likely indicating Engineers used it for building bridges, etc. It was found underwater in Quebec North of Montreal near a 1760 British site. It appears it was lost after the handle broke.
Touch marks are made by touching the axe head when it's red hot, and leaving a mark on the metal. Cast or factory made axe heads with makers' marks are often referred to as guild marks. The most commonly found style of axe heads known are the Biscay style, since they were manufactured in the Biscay region of France. I'm looking for a good resource for Axe Maker Marks. I have a double bit I just picked up and would like to ID it. I can read part of the mark, but not enough, seeing examples would help. The artifact I have is heavily pock marked with corrosion. There is no obvious makers mark I can distinguish on either face. Given that and the find location, it may be hard to date the axe accurately. Angus is within the north to south line of the Nottawasaga Valley, putting it directly south of Collingwood / Georgian Bay.