Remains of collection of antique/ancient axes for ID.

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

Atlantia · 23rd March 2011, 06:08 PM

Nobody got anything to add?
The Axe specialists?

Atlantia · 25th March 2011, 08:29 PM

Bump

Jeff Pringle · 6th April 2011, 03:53 PM

ut-oh, the photos went away!

I was going to say "Das Werkzeug des Zimmermans" by Schadwinkel has some great descriptions & photos of german axes from the 15th - 20th century, I can scan in relevant pages if you like

Rick · 6th April 2011, 04:11 PM

C'mon Gene, upload those missing piccys ..

Of what use is this thread without them ?

Rick

Atlantia · 6th April 2011, 05:16 PM

Sorry guys.

I thought that nobody had anything to add and as none seem to be proper weapons.... I got a bit despondent and decided to just get rid of them!
Thought the discussion was dead so deleted the pics so as to not get in trouble!

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22nd March 2011, 05:30 AM	#1
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,226	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	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thanks for the input. These are certainly sounding interesting now

23rd March 2011, 06:08 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Nobody got anything to add? The Axe specialists?

25th March 2011, 08:29 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Bump

6th April 2011, 03:53 PM	#5
Jeff Pringle Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 189	ut-oh, the photos went away! I was going to say "Das Werkzeug des Zimmermans" by Schadwinkel has some great descriptions & photos of german axes from the 15th - 20th century, I can scan in relevant pages if you like

6th April 2011, 04:11 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,414	C'mon Gene, upload those missing piccys .. Of what use is this thread without them ? Rick

6th April 2011, 05:16 PM	#7
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Sorry guys. I thought that nobody had anything to add and as none seem to be proper weapons.... I got a bit despondent and decided to just get rid of them! Thought the discussion was dead so deleted the pics so as to not get in trouble!