American naval boarding axe, 1800s. 1486 grams, 25-1/2" long, 11-1/4" wide head. Machine-made head with notched blade on one side and spike end on the other secured to ash wood staff (with turned ball end) by metal side straps, the steel a bit rough and uncleaned, from the period of the War of 1812. With photo-certificate.
($350-$500)