Lot 316, Auction 3/19/2026: 19th C. American Hatchets & Antler Handled Knife

$390.00

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United States, ca. 19th century CE. A knife and two hatchets of compact cale, well suited for fine wood shaping, carving, and detailed utility work. One larger axe bears a maker’s stamp reading “CC Smith” on the butt end. The knife features a deer antler handle fitted with a sharp iron blade and accompanied by a leather sheath. The forms, materials, and hand-forged character are consistent with tools produced by frontier blacksmiths in North America. Size of largest axe: 11″ L x 4.75″ W (27.9 cm x 12.1 cm)

Condition: Pitting and wear to iron, with patina and dark toning. Leather is stained with cracking flaking to surface.

Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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