AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD (ENGLISH) NAVAL BOARDING AXE (DRUMMOND'S AXE?), 1855

Description: A VERY GOOD MID-19th/CENTURY AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD (ENGLISH) NAVAL BOARDING AXE (DRUMMOND'S AXE?), ca. 1855: In overall very good clean condition. Of traditional, English, Naval, Boarding Axe form with an unmarked, heavy/reinforced axe head with an integral rear fluke with a pointed tip. The 4" x 3", iron axe-head with an oval socket and a curved, 4" rear spike/fluke. In overall very good lightly cleaned condition with lightly toned, smooth, steel-gray colored surfaces with scattered patches of discoloration, oxidation and fine pitting. Original, carved, hardwood (oak?) haft/handle with sharp contours and light signs of use and age. Integral riveted iron langets/side-straps, en suite with matching steel surfaces. In overall very good cleaned condition. The blade with its original (sharp) cutting-edge, smooth iron surfaces and sharp contours: some scattered patches of discoloration and fine pitting. The handle/haft with generally sharp contours, scattered handling marks, minor abrasions and age-stains. A nice example of an American Civil War Period (English) Naval Boarding Drummond's-Axe, ca. 1855. Overall length, 14 1/2". For similar examples and additional information, please see W. Gilkerson's: "Boarders Away", vol. 1, pg. 38, Fig. 8.www.ambroseantiques.com

Price: 2375 USD

Location: Monroe, Connecticut

End Time: 2023-12-21T17:26:07.000Z

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