New to axe collecting need info on recent purchase please

[Sawdustfactory]

Recently purchased a double bit axe stamped Huey & Philp Black-Waxey. Any info would be much appreciated.

 

[Steve Tall]

Huey & Philp was a hardware company in Dallas, beginning in 1872 as a partnership, and becoming a corporation in 1896 (Source: Hardware Dealers' Magazine, Volume 58, p. 318, 1922).

The term "Black Waxey" evidently refers to a type of soil from that region. "Black Waxey" was listed as a brand name for Huey & Philps Hardware Co. in Hardware Age, Volume 172, Issues 1-2, page 1024, , dated 1953.

A couple photos of another Black Waxey double bit:

 

[Hickory n steel]

Huey & Philp was a hardware company in Dallas, beginning in 1872 as a partnership, and becoming a corporation in 1896 (Source: Hardware Dealers' Magazine, Volume 58, p. 318, 1922).

The term "Black Waxey" evidently refers to a type of soil from that region. "Black Waxey" was listed as a brand name for Huey & Philps Hardware Co. in Hardware Age, Volume 172, Issues 1-2, page 1024, , dated 1953.

A couple photos of another Black Waxey double bit:

That's a nice looking axe there.

 

[Sawdustfactory]

That is identical to the one I purchased today. At first glance I thought it was a Kelley true temper. I paid $3 for it.

 

[300Six]

That is identical to the one I purchased today. At first glance I thought it was a Kelley true temper. I paid $3 for it.

Whooo hoo! With some luck you'll be able to double your money when you flip it. Make sure you thank Steve Tall for doing the legwork you couldn't or wouldn't.

 

[Sawdustfactory]

Thanks for the response 300Six. it was very helpful👍

 

[Sawdustfactory]

That's a nice looking axe there.

Thanks for the info. I couldn't find anything about the axe, just about the hardware co.