Old axe

[cornish wood burner]

I agree with the others. It's one of the extremely rare Turner & Co. Kent pattern axes made in the later part of 1853. Very collectable, especially by very wealthy Russian collectors. One very similar to yours, but in original used condition, made £473,000 at Sothebys last year. Unfortunately because you've put the sander over yours, it's only worth a fiver. Never mind, I'm sure that you'll get a lot of enjoyment using it in the wood shed.

 

So the second one I have untouched in a box should be worth a bit then.

[peatff]

I think it must be old as it has 1188 on it:001_rolleyes:

 

It has 1186 on it so it's even older. It's definitely an heirloom piece that though.

 

For the OP if you can use it one handed it's a hatchet not an axe

[felixthelogchopper]

So the second one I have untouched in a box should be worth a bit then.

 

Yes, provided it still has the original Unicorn horn handle.

[cornish wood burner]

Yes, provided it still has the original Unicorn horn handle.

 

Ah that would explain it. Didn't think it was hickory

[spudulike]

Oh dear, it has collapsed in to schoolboy humour, must be the effects of weekend alcohol:blushing:

[Vespasian]

who asked you to chip in potato face?...

 

hahahahahah,, just kiddin lol

[cornish wood burner]

who asked you to chip in potato face?...

 

hahahahahah,, just kiddin lol

Tread carefully, did you see the blood stain still on the front corner of spuds axe.

[Mike Hill]

This might be a challenge for the Axe experts.

 

Who was this Hatchet made for and when?

 

I researched the markings on it and came up with a bit of a supprise.

[peatff]

This might be a challenge for the Axe experts.

 

Who was this Hatchet made for and when?

 

I researched the markings on it and came up with a bit of a supprise.

 

It looks like a tommy or claw hatchet for pulling nails, not on it's original handle. Belknap Bluegrass or True Temper made them along with a lot of other American firms.

[geoff]

This might be a challenge for the Axe experts.

 

Who was this Hatchet made for and when?

 

I researched the markings on it and came up with a bit of a supprise.

 

That's a lovely looking hatchet, spill the beens, what's it for?