Carpenter’s Adze

Name/Title

Carpenter’s Adze

Description

Wrought iron carpenter's adze head lacking wooden handle.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1767 - 1767

Time Period

mid 18th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

On underside of blade

Transcription

"6 7"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

10 cm

Length

25.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Width is maximum width of blade

Material

wrought iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

This adze shows signs of considerable use.