Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1412

AMERICAN WROUGHT-IRON HOG SPLITTER OR BUTCHER'S AXE / CLEAVER

Estimate: $150 - $250
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

AMERICAN WROUGHT-IRON HOG SPLITTER OR BUTCHER'S AXE / CLEAVER, hand-forged single-piece construction, enormous two-handed size and heft, no markings located. 19th century. 37 1/2" LOA, 15 3/4" blade. 

Condition

Good condition, weathered original surface with overall moderate pitting and rust, blade still has sharpness.

From a Parkersburg, West Virginia estate collection.