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GregoryK57

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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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GregoryK57 said:
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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Bronson & Townsend Co New Haven CT Connecticut pattern axe. Looks like that one was made by Kelly
 
crbnSteeladdict said:
Bronson & Townsend Co New Haven CT Connecticut pattern axe. Looks like that one was made by Kelly
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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!
 
KentuckyBlackBird said:
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
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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
 
B&T and some evidence of a connection to Kelly.

www.exploringaxehistory.com

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 www.exploringaxehistory.com
 
crbnSteeladdict said:
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
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Crbn,
Any idea about how old this axe might be?
I wish it had the anchor stamp!
Thx
 
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