Hatchet ID Help

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blackthorne991

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Hey Guys, posted this on another forum as well but was hoping someone could help me ID a hatchet I recently purchased. I can only make out a few items. TY&Sons (TY being the last part of a bigger name I believe) and then a picture of an anvil underneath it. I was excited to find it at a second hand store and wanted to restore it. Was hoping it's a good quality hatchet and worth the effort. Thanks.

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Lots of info:
http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears%20Tools/Beatty%20Axe%20Markings.html


Also, regarding the "& SON" stamp (instead of "& SONS"):

William M. Beatty & Son Co.
Chester, Pennsylvania
1839-1882
Tool Types -- Axes, Chisels, Edge Tools, Household Tools
DATM Information

The "sons" referred to in "W.M. Beatty & Sons" is contradictory to the singular "& SON" of their maker's mark. This could refer to John C. Beatty--William P. Beatty later joined. While "& Sons" was added to the name in 1839, John doesn't appear to have joined until 1840. While directories show them in Philadelphia and Oakdale, PA in 1870, Media, PA has been found on tools from that period. Due to John C.'s frequent moves, it is difficult to pin down exactly when the company's transition from Springfield, PA to Chester, PA took place. John C. left in 1850, placing William P. Beatty and Samuel Ogden in charge until 1860 when John returned and bought out Ogden. John left again in 1867 to be succeeded by Thomas W. Woodward who was succeeded by another William H. Beatty (possibly a son or brother to John C.). In 1875, John C. was the proprietor of Chester Edge Tool Works and referred to as "the surviving partner of Beatty & Sons," regardless of whether this signifies that the two were the same.

from http://www.davistownmuseum.org/bioBeatyson.html
 
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Steve Tall said:
Lots of info:
http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears%20Tools/Beatty%20Axe%20Markings.html


Also, regarding the "& SON" stamp (instead of "& SONS"):

William M. Beatty & Son Co.
Chester, Pennsylvania
1839-1882
Tool Types -- Axes, Chisels, Edge Tools, Household Tools
DATM Information

The "sons" referred to in "W.M. Beatty & Sons" is contradictory to the singular "& SON" of their maker's mark. This could refer to John C. Beatty--William P. Beatty later joined. While "& Sons" was added to the name in 1839, John doesn't appear to have joined until 1840. While directories show them in Philadelphia and Oakdale, PA in 1870, Media, PA has been found on tools from that period. Due to John C.'s frequent moves, it is difficult to pin down exactly when the company's transition from Springfield, PA to Chester, PA took place. John C. left in 1850, placing William P. Beatty and Samuel Ogden in charge until 1860 when John returned and bought out Ogden. John left again in 1867 to be succeeded by Thomas W. Woodward who was succeeded by another William H. Beatty (possibly a son or brother to John C.). In 1875, John C. was the proprietor of Chester Edge Tool Works and referred to as "the surviving partner of Beatty & Sons," regardless of whether this signifies that the two were the same.

from http://www.davistownmuseum.org/bioBeatyson.html
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Thanks so much for the info!
 
Thoughts on a handle for this hatchet? I found Tennessee Hickory online, are they any good? Hatchet head weighs 1.2 pounds. Dimensions are 4.5 inches long, 2" wide at base, and 2.75" wide at blade. Tennessee Hickory is showing either model numbers 10114 or 10115 for this hatchet. Any other good sources for handles? I have no idea how expensive Tennessee Hickory is. Thanks.

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Interesting piece of history there. Too bad somebody 'really went to town' on it with a grinder. Whatever handle you choose it ought to be a lifetime proposition unless you leave it outdoors in the weather for extended periods.
 
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