Ancienne hache mode de mât de charpentier

Product Name: Ancienne hache mode de mât de charpentier
État：Occasion mode Collectable/ Vintage：Collectable/ Vintage Type：Carpentry/ Woodworking
Vintage SHIPWRIGHTS MASTING AXE
Anyone familiar with this type of axe will know it is large
Must be over 100 yrs old , no makers name instead STEEL HEAD stamped on the heel
Head measures 13 inches butt to blade and blade is 5 inches

This type of axe was not used for chopping wood instead used for splitting wood ( there is a very slight bevel on either side of the cheek which is there to help stop the axe jamming in the split lumber

Probably a hickory shaft with a very slight damage at knob end

IMPORTANT NOTE
In order to comply with e bay policy relating to bladed instruments/tools etc This will only be sold to a responsible adult ( over 18 yrs ). The post delivery person will request proof of age so you must be prepared to have this to hand ( drivers licence / birt cert etc
which is electronically logged by the post delivery person before the item is handed over . NO PROOF - NO DELIVERY and the item is returned to me ( Buyer must provide age verification)
Deliver will be SPECIAL DELIVERY
( The axe head will be delivered separated from the shaft for ease of packing and posting safely and securely

IMPORTANT. NO postage overseas UK destination only

If you have any questions at all or rewire more info please ask.