GILPIN Ships Axe SOLD

Code: 2792s3

A scarce ship or Shipwrights axe by William GILPIN of Cannock.

Also sometimes referred to as a Mastmakers or blocking axe.

The round shouldered blade is marked 'W GILPIN WEDGES MILLS WARRANTED 2' on one cheek and stamped 'C 71' on the other.

2¹/₄ by 1¹/₄ inch oblong poll, 5³/₁₆ " wide at the cutting edge.

12⁷/₁₆ inches from the poll to the cutting edge.

Good, probably original, hardwood shaft, 25¹/₂ inches overall length.

This axe is 6 lb 2³/₈oz or 2790 grams in total weight.

May require sharpening before use.

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