Broad Axe

Name/Title

Broad Axe

Description

Wooden handle with iron and hand-forged steel tipped, V-shaped blade. Blade is shaped to have thick metal piece where attached to its oak handle

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

late 18th-early 19th centuries

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Handle

Width

24.3 cm

Length

74 cm

Dimension Description

Blade

Height

9.5 cm

Width

24.3 cm

Materials

Material

iron, Wood (oak)

Material Notes

Wooden handle is made of white oak.

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent