Brades 1565 imfo

[Matt Fraser]

Hi all first post thanks for the add.
I have refound this axe head that I had got from my grandfathers place about 30 years ok. It’s when my oldest son (25) the other day asked to borrow my axe. That I thought I would have another look for it and found it. I haven’t been able to find it for about 20 years lol.
Can anyone share any information on it. I know it’s from a 1930s catalogue but not sure if it’s a ‘Tasmanian’or a ‘Cockatoo Yankee’.
Also any tips in restoring it would be great. Will have to work out how to post some photos

 

[Miller '72]

Perhaps try a third party picture hosting website. I happen to use postimage

What a great story. So glad you found it!

 

[rjdankert]

Can anyone share any information on it.

Best I have:

Bob

 

[Rise AU]

Pics didn't post properly.
If it clearly says 1565 then it's a cockatoo Tasmanian square poll
1571 it's a cockatoo Tasmanian round poll.

My 1571 cockatoo.

The 1564 with bevels is a beauty must be one of if not the only Tassie patterns with bevels. I've never seen another and I'm from Australia. They must be exceptionally rare though I've seen 1 at 5lb go for a small fortune and that's it.