trailbum Joined Sep 18, 2010 Messages 3,493 Apr 2, 2012 #1 I picked this axe head up at a garage sale. I was wondering if anyone could identify the maker. Is it worth the time or junk. Thanks
I picked this axe head up at a garage sale. I was wondering if anyone could identify the maker. Is it worth the time or junk. Thanks
S Steve Tall Joined Aug 28, 2010 Messages 5,431 Apr 2, 2012 #2 Some clues: "U. P. KELLY AXE PATENT NOV. 18, 1899. CHARLESTON W. VA. U. S. A. 1st word I believe is CHIP rest is SLINGER SILVER EAGLE" from http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/u-p-kelly-axe-patent-nov-18-1899-charleston-w-va
Some clues: "U. P. KELLY AXE PATENT NOV. 18, 1899. CHARLESTON W. VA. U. S. A. 1st word I believe is CHIP rest is SLINGER SILVER EAGLE" from http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/u-p-kelly-axe-patent-nov-18-1899-charleston-w-va
S Square_peg Gold Member Joined Feb 1, 2012 Messages 13,863 Apr 2, 2012 #3 Nice detective work, Steve.
N nickzdon Joined Mar 3, 2011 Messages 398 Apr 3, 2012 #4 It's probably "J.P. KELLY" for James P. Kelly.
trailbum Joined Sep 18, 2010 Messages 3,493 Apr 3, 2012 #5 Thanks. Finished this with a 18 inch handle. Last edited: Apr 7, 2012