B&T. Co axe

[GregoryK57]

Good morning
It’s that time of year and I finally got around to clean up this axe that I picked up out of neighborhood free pile. Obviously I couldn’t pass up a free axe.
Can anyone help me with information about this one. Sure is pretty.
Thanks in advance (not sure the best way to add photo)
Greg
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[crbnSteeladdict]

Good morning
It’s that time of year and I finally got around to clean up this axe that I picked up out of neighborhood free pile. Obviously I couldn’t pass up a free axe.
Can anyone help me with information about this one. Sure is pretty.
Thanks in advance (not sure the best way to add photo)
Greg

Bronson & Townsend Co New Haven CT Connecticut pattern axe. Looks like that one was made by Kelly

 

[KentuckyBlackBird]

Bronson & Townsend Co New Haven CT Connecticut pattern axe. Looks like that one was made by Kelly

What is the give away that it was made by Kelly? Just wondering what the markers are? I know they made ALOT of axes for many many other brands. I’d like to be able to distinguish as well, as I collect Kelly made examples. Thanks in advance!

 

[crbnSteeladdict]

What is the give away that it was made by Kelly? Just wondering what the markers are? I know they made ALOT of axes for many many other brands. I’d like to be able to distinguish as well, as I collect Kelly made examples. Thanks in advance

I mentioned Kelly MFG Co to point out B&T Co was a wholesaler, not axe maker.
To answer your question, it starts with a hunch (years of looking at all kind of mystery axes) followed by process of elimination. Overall look of the head+ shape of bevels. I know, that B&T used Collins James H Mann and Kelly. So most likely, it was made by Kelly
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-connie-kelly-axe-tool-co-4608956281

 

[garry3]

B&T and some evidence of a connection to Kelly.

The Bronson & Townsend Company

A Brief History of the Bronson & Townsend Company Around 1810, a group of investors, including Alvin Bronson, formed a company by the name of Bronson, Townsend, and Company. This company was involved in shipping and trade across the Great Lakes, and played a minor part in the conflicts...

www.exploringaxehistory.com

 

[GregoryK57]

Bronson & Townsend Co New Haven CT Connecticut pattern axe. Looks like that one was made by Kelly

THANKS! Really appreciate the history.

 

[gregm32768]

Some axes seem to want to hang on the wall, that one is itching for wood

 

[GregoryK57]

I mentioned Kelly MFG Co to point out B&T Co was a wholesaler, not axe maker.
To answer your question, it starts with a hunch (years of looking at all kind of mystery axes) followed by process of elimination. Overall look of the head+ shape of bevels. I know, that B&T used Collins James H Mann and Kelly. So most likely, it was made by Kelly
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-connie-kelly-axe-tool-co-4608956281

Crbn,
Any idea about how old this axe might be?
I wish it had the anchor stamp!
Thx

 

[crbnSteeladdict]

Any idea about how old this axe might be?

We would need more pics from many angles including top down view of the eye, but it still would be just guessing game. My gut tells it is early Charleston era

I wish it had the anchor stamp!

Those with anchor maker's mark do not look like Kelly made heads