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RARE 19TH CENTURY PIPE TOMAHAWK.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
RARE 19TH CENTURY PIPE TOMAHAWK.
Rare pipe tomahawk with delicate brass head that has a steel cutting edge and is 6-5/16" long with a 2" cutting edge and 7/8" X 1" rnd pipe bowl. Center of the brass body is inlaid with a copper heart. Haft has a central ovoid-shaped socket containing a 17" wood haft with carved tip. Haft has 4 nickel silver bands that have been recycled from something that was engraved with lettering. Also has 3 silver diamonds on each side with a silver heart on each side, all of which are secured with small iron nails. CONDITION: Overall fine. Cutting edge shows sharpening and use. The brass head has some light dings on each side of the socket and some very old file marks and overall retains a medium mustard patina. Haft has a crack down the right side, otherwise is sound showing moderate to heavy wear and a hand worn patina. 4-48100 JR380