George Washington Inaugural Axe

Antique or repro? Thanks!

 

That may well be a centennial item. Obviously meant to be hung.

Debora

 

Yep. Tons of them on internet. You can find with Google Image search. Here's one with chain. (Don't know if original.) Called "wall plaque" or "wall hanging."

Debora

 

Yes, I found some but not one like mine. Am hoping it is from 1889.

 

Isn't the one above exactly like yours? Except for the paint treatment? And, of course, it's from 1889. No point to it otherwise.

Debora

 

I was referring to the colors/luster. Mine looks more aged and has more of an iron than aluminum appearance--at least to me.

 

I was thinking there could be Chinese replicas flooding the market that were made recently.

 

A magnet will stick to iron, not aluminum.

 

I'd thought of that, too, CC, but was being lazy about digging it out again. I just did, and it is indeed magnetic. I'm hoping that means mine is worth over $100 like some listed.