Age of ax head?

[homebre]

Found this this past weekend in a field. Anyone know the ~age and if it would be a good candidate for electrolysis?
Thx,
Andy from Hillsborough

 

[Dancin' Dave]

Hi Andy,

Given the condition and the lack of a size reference, it's hard to tell how old it is. Just a WAG .... maybe a hundred years or so. Some axe heads have the name of the manufacturer or a makers mark stamped on them that can be traced. If yours had one, it's probably long gone due to the amount of corrosion that's present. I doubt that electrolysis could bring it back. Still ... you may wish to try it anyway. I wouldn't worry about devaluing the find. Single bit axe heads of this style usually go for 10 - 15 bucks in good condition. At worst, the effort will provide you with a reference for using electrolysis on future finds.

Have Fun!
DD

 

[dakota63]

Nice find, it kind of looks like its hand made. It could have a stamp on it that would say (m.w.h hand made) which would have been made in Duluth, Minnesota which would put in the age range of late 1800 to early 1900's. I found one this last summer. It cleaned up very nice. I sand blasted it and it worked out great. If it turns out too be (m.w.h hand made) try Google it as it is a great history story. Good luck on your research.

 

[ken ward]

I can tell it looks old... KEN