Kelly Axe Mfg Co/Tool Co/Tool Works/True Temper

[Idahawk]

I’m in the north western Rockies. don’t pick up Heads off the Internet auction sites. So I have only run across 1 Jersey out of the nearly 100 vintage axes and hatchets I have gathered up and it’s a Kelly Works. It has the three Ridges.

 

[garry3]

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The first 10 pics on the roll are of a pick I bought a while back. Hung a new handle on it and wiped it down. In the first photo you can see the bronze filigree reminants. On the sides of the pick you can see BLACK written. There is what appears to be ravens on the tops and bottoms of the blades. I’ve never seen one like it and to be quite honest I just noticed the etchings after I bought it. I called it the “Gensing Hog”. Any knowledge/feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I think it's a double ended bricklayers hammer.

 

[KentuckyBlackBird]

I think it's a double ended bricklayers hammer.

That is as good of an explanation as I have been able to uncover in my search for a name/purpose. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[KentuckyBlackBird]

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The first 7 pics on the roll are all of a WC Kelly BR I picked up for a song. It was just friction fitted on the haft. I plan to reuse it, as it is in excellent shape. Ill post when completed.

Question: Were the Louisville,Alexandria, and Charleston foundries all responsible for the WC Kelly etched axes, or was that exclusive to one foundry?