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Originally Posted by Shakethetrees
I think it's a British issue machete blade that was remounted. The expanded tip bears strong similarities to issue machetes I've seen.
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I agree the style is similar to the old Brit army Machete, but that one is carrying civilian marks. Not the military ones.
Although "& sons" was a 19th century version company name,.
What was actually stamped on the weapons & tools didn't always match, the continually changing company names.
Mole registered the Steamer Trade Mark in 1886 and used it up to November 1920 .
Looking at the font ,Id guess the early 20th century seems likely.
These machetes were common in West Africa & the Caribbean & often "customised" in both areas...
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