Broad Axe

Name/Title

Broad Axe

Description

Wood and iron broad axe. A flat eye, head, and chisel blade. Axe has a bent handle.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

P. King

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1800 - 1820

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

City

Whitefield

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Transcription

"Whitefield P. King"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

16 cm

Length

66 cm

Dimension Description

Width along edge of blade.

Width

16 cm

Material

iron and wood, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good