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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Steersman, post: 216882, member: 239&quot;]<font face="Verdana"><font size="5">&nbsp; &nbsp; That axehead will clean up just fine by hand.&nbsp; Sand it just enough to break loose the reddish rust blisters, and then use a (hand) wire brush.&nbsp; Just use your sheet sandpaper in your hand.&nbsp; Leather gloves help.&nbsp;&nbsp; Being outside with a nice breeze is good too.&nbsp; </font></font><font size="5"><font face="Verdana">When you&#039;ve brushed all the loose stuff off, lightly sand it again and brush again.&nbsp; Repeat until you&#039;re satisfied with the surface.&nbsp;&nbsp; </font></font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><font size="5"><br /></font></font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><font size="5">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; It looks like a 20th century axe to me, perhaps a bit earlier.&nbsp;&nbsp; I suspect you&#039;ll find a makers mark which will help date it.&nbsp; First place to look is right under the hammer poll on the cheek (side.)&nbsp;&nbsp; Then check the cheeks outside the eye.&nbsp; Occasionally they are marked way down the cheek near the bit.&nbsp; The mark may be weak or partial.&nbsp; The manufacturer can make a huge difference in the value.</font></font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><font size="5"><br /></font></font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><font size="5">&nbsp; &nbsp; It looks like it is in good overall condition and is worth cleaning up.&nbsp; Could be a $20 Plumb, or a $1000 Lincoln.&nbsp; Good Luck.</font></font>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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