Help With Axe Markings (Updated)

[The Warrior]

Got this double bit axe at a garage sale years ago http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/865612-Garage-Sale-Finds?p=9804229#post9804229 and wondered if anyone could help me with what markings do show up. Obviously it's a Kelly True Temper, but what about the others?

You can faintly see three numbers, perhaps zeros, then the 0 with an x through it, and it continues on into the US-ENG stamp:

The US-ENG stamp:

A view of the whole marking:

Kelly world's finest stamp:

Then, on the other side, the True Temper Kelly Works stamp:

And what appears to be perhaps the weight?

Any help appreciated.

 

[Pipeman]

Hi Warrior I'm pretty sure someone here can help you but you could also try this site http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears Tools/Home.html
It has lots of company info but you can also contact the guy who owns the site at the bottom of the page.

Best regards

Robin

 

[The Warrior]

Thanks for the heads up brother, very much appreciated.

 

[Operator1975]

So what was the verdict here? Lot of times you get personalized markings on axes, which in most cases takes the value down. Just wondering what Tom had to say.

 

[The Warrior]

Sorry, I got a little busy, and forgot all about this. I just sent the e-mail. Will post if I find anything out.

 

[The Warrior]

Here's the response I received from Tom:

"Not knowing where the axe was found (even generally speaking) adds to the difficultly to comment but I will give it a shot. Location where found sometimes provides a clue.

Assumptions/comments.

• It appears to me to be a double bit axe. No full profile photo that I can see so I judge by a partial edge.
• The 3 2 marking represents the weight ... 3 1/2 pounds
• The US & ENG mark appears to be hand stamped (irregular alignment and different sizes) suggesting a do-it-yourself marking source.
• Dating is probably between mid to late 1930s possibly as late as the late 1940s. (based on the combined manufacturer's marks)
• The stamped numerals may be a date, the sequence of which may be year - month - day
(1 not visible) 9 3 3/6/8/9 (possibles) 11 ... example: 1936 9 11 (Sept. 11, 1936)
If they are actually a date the sequence may be English.
• The X was added later but I know not why.

Collective guess ...
A double bit Kelly True Temper axe made in late 1930s used by a joint adventure group, camp group or expedition that, when time permitted, marked the axe to commemorate some event."

Thank you very much Tom.

 

[bearhunter]

that is really cool! awful nice of the fellow to help you out.
wow, what a find! a nice old axe from the 30's-40's.
last week i asked this fellow i know that goes to auctions and estate sales all the time, to look for old axe heads for me. maybe he can come up with something like that...

 

[The Warrior]

Yeah, that was awesome of him to take the time to respond. Was very much appreciated.