Ax

Object Name:

Ax

Object ID:

1991.025

Creator:

Witherell, James H. & Company

Place of Origin:

Littleton, NH

Date:

1880-1888

Description:

Ax head, iron and steel. Rectangular striking surface on back of head, 3.4" high x 1.1" deep. Oval socket with narrow edge near front. Socket ~2.5" long x 0.8" wide. Ax head flares slightly more on bottom edge from socket forward. Cutting edge curved. Double convex bevel on sides to create cutting edge. Chips missing from cutting edge. Edge 4.5" wide. Faint lines on top and bottom surfaces in front of socket that may indicate size of ax head being welded onto steel insert for cutting blade. Striking surface on back has turned over edges near center. Stamped marks on right side: upward curve line, "[J.H.] WITHERELL & Co. / [LITT]LE[T]ON N.H." On bottom edge behind socket, "4" double-stamped.

Material:

Metal
Iron
Steel

Dimensions:

H-4.5 L-7.1 D-1.4 inches

Provenance:

Found in 1984 by Clark G. Myers on a stone wall in the woods on his farm on Randall Road in Moultonborough, NH. Probably belonged to Isaac B. Glidden or his son Oscar D., who farmed there from 1882 until the 1940s.

Credit Line:

Gift of Suzita C. Myers in memory of Clark G. Myers

People:

Glidden, Isaac B., Glidden, Oscar D.

Subjects:

Axes