peugeot hatchet???

[CowCop]

Did some searching and haven't come up with much.

I like the shape.

Anyone know much about this one? What does the second word says??

Thanks

 

[Steve Tall]

What does the second word says??

"FRERES"
meaning "Brothers" in French.


"1823 -- At the Central Exhibition at the Louvre, "Peugeot Frères & Co." were awarded a silver medal for their saw blades and other laminated iron and steel articles."
from http://www.peugeot-muller.com/Histoire/

 

[Dusty One]

Great looking head.....

 

[cckw]

French or Canadian made. either way cool piece. I wish I was the one who found it.

 

[CowCop]

Thanks for the info.

I took the head off the busted handle.





How old do you think it is and what style is it called??

Also, if I rehandle it should I remove the mushroomed steel or just let it be??

Thanks

 

[bearhunter]

i like that! where did you find it. looks pretty old.
fixed up that'll be a real beauty.

 

[CowCop]

I picked it up at a estate/rummage type sale

 

[Pipeman]

That is a very nice shaped head in pretty great used shape. Personally, I wouldn't do anything to it other than a bath in vinegar and a wipe off with a bristle brush and then oil it up. Really nice find, congrats.

Regards

Robin

 

[Operator1975]

You could put a handle on that if you like, or you could clean it up as stated, oil that old girl up, and then hang her up. Something that old just make sure you don't do anything crazy and ruin the etching.

 

[Ravaillac]

Peugeot is still a major French car manufacturer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot

As many others manufacturers they started making tools and bicycles.
The tool brand still exists although it has been separated from the main company a long time ago.

About mushroom, it doesn't seem too serious. I'd leave it as it is, maybe filing edges a little.

 

[Bhamster]

If you turn the handle does pepper come out the bottom?


(Peugeot still makes very good pepper grinders)