Remains of collection of antique/ancient axes for ID.

Atlantia · 18th March 2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Matchlock

Are the two of us the only ones to feel a certain lethargy here?

Best though worrying,
Michael

Ahh, Rick's solved the mystery

We aren't being ignored

Matchlock · 19th March 2011, 01:03 AM

I realize that.

So will I, bidding on behalf of a friend as well!

m

Atlantia · 20th March 2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

I realize that.

So will I, bidding on behalf of a friend as well!

m

Ahhh, good luck

Matchlock · 20th March 2011, 07:34 PM

Thanks, Gene,

Actually I was not there in person so I still do not know whether we won our two fine swords. You and all otheres here will receive a documentation soon though.

Best,
Michael

Atlantia · 21st March 2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Thanks, Gene,

Actually I was not there in person so I still do not know whether we won our two fine swords. You and all otheres here will receive a documentation soon though.

Best,
Michael

Look forward to it Michael

Still no thoughts from others on the axes>?

M ELEY · 22nd March 2011, 05:30 AM

I think another reason folks are shying away is that many of these axe-forms lasted for centuries without much change. Still, this is an awesome collection, Gene.
No expert by any means, but here is my stab at it-
1st appears 17th-18th century, classic colonial type as seen in Neumann's and Hartsler's tomahawk/Amer trade axe book.

2nd perhaps slightly earlier pattern of 16th going into 17th based on the bearding/flare at bottom of edge

3rd a type seen as Michael pointed out -17th through 18th c.

4th- Not too familiar with this one, appears very early, so Michael pegged it

5th- as similar to above

6th- not so sure, but this type also goes back a long ways, so anywhere from midaevel to 17th century is a guess.

These axe types were used as both weapons and tools interchangibly. You will note their differences from the typical broadaxes and hewing axes of the period. The first 3 types made it to America and were popular trading axes between the fur traders and Native Americans (thus, used as weapon-tools), a subject fascinating by itself. Again, a very nice collection!

Atlantia · 22nd March 2011, 03:19 PM

Thanks for the input.
These are certainly sounding interesting now

19th March 2011, 01:03 AM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	I realize that. So will I, bidding on behalf of a friend as well! m

20th March 2011, 07:34 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thanks, Gene, Actually I was not there in person so I still do not know whether we won our two fine swords. You and all otheres here will receive a documentation soon though. Best, Michael

22nd March 2011, 05:30 AM	#6
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	I think another reason folks are shying away is that many of these axe-forms lasted for centuries without much change. Still, this is an awesome collection, Gene. No expert by any means, but here is my stab at it- 1st appears 17th-18th century, classic colonial type as seen in Neumann's and Hartsler's tomahawk/Amer trade axe book. 2nd perhaps slightly earlier pattern of 16th going into 17th based on the bearding/flare at bottom of edge 3rd a type seen as Michael pointed out -17th through 18th c. 4th- Not too familiar with this one, appears very early, so Michael pegged it 5th- as similar to above 6th- not so sure, but this type also goes back a long ways, so anywhere from midaevel to 17th century is a guess. These axe types were used as both weapons and tools interchangibly. You will note their differences from the typical broadaxes and hewing axes of the period. The first 3 types made it to America and were popular trading axes between the fur traders and Native Americans (thus, used as weapon-tools), a subject fascinating by itself. Again, a very nice collection!

22nd March 2011, 03:19 PM	#7
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thanks for the input. These are certainly sounding interesting now