Small axes for ID

Runjeet Singh · 14th May 2011, 05:35 PM

Hard to put them geographically, perhaps Central Indian (Deccan?) going toward the South as you have already stated.

The punch dot decoration tells me victorian (late 19thC) and the 'flowers in a vase' decoration supports that, but the axes themselves look older.

Good find.

Thanks,
Runjeet

Runjeet Singh · 14th May 2011, 05:43 PM

Having a think, and I would perhaps edge towards Deccan and the north rather than the south for your two axes. This form and shape of axe head is quite common throughout India, and I think Stone was referring more (although not exactly) to this type:

Thanks,
Runjeet

DhaDha · 14th May 2011, 06:17 PM

They look great. How long are the shafts? Cheers

Atlantia · 14th May 2011, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DhaDha

They look great. How long are the shafts? Cheers

Hi DhaDha,

At the moment the shafts are a piddly 16 1/2 inches.

Thanks for preempting my next question, What sort of shaft would suit them? Shape, length etc?

I was thinking, more like 20inches?

Best
Gene

DhaDha · 14th May 2011, 06:50 PM

Here's one with a small head and a longer shaft from Runjeet's site. 27", if I remember? Love the simple design.

Atlantia · 14th May 2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DhaDha

Here's one with a small head and a longer shaft from Runjeet's site. 27", if I remember? Love the simple design.

OOh! 27"!!
I feel a couple of hickory tool shafts might be in order.......
Thanks

Runjeet Singh · 14th May 2011, 09:34 PM

DhaDha,
You have a great memory! I had forgot about that one, yeah it was a nice piece, very elegant. I cannot remember the exact dimensions but 27" works out close to the proportions in the photos.

Gene,
Here is the full image if you want to get a better idea of the detail on the shaft. Thanks both,
Runjeet

Atlantia · 14th May 2011, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runjeet@akaalarms.com

Having a think, and I would perhaps edge towards Deccan and the north rather than the south for your two axes. This form and shape of axe head is quite common throughout India, and I think Stone was referring more (although not exactly) to this type:

Thanks,
Runjeet

Runjeet,

Thanks for your help. Very much appreciated

Would these be classed as saddle axes or something else?

Best
Gene

14th May 2011, 05:35 PM	#1
Runjeet Singh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 150	Indian Axes Hard to put them geographically, perhaps Central Indian (Deccan?) going toward the South as you have already stated. The punch dot decoration tells me victorian (late 19thC) and the 'flowers in a vase' decoration supports that, but the axes themselves look older. Good find. Thanks, Runjeet

14th May 2011, 05:43 PM	#2
Runjeet Singh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 150	Having a think, and I would perhaps edge towards Deccan and the north rather than the south for your two axes. This form and shape of axe head is quite common throughout India, and I think Stone was referring more (although not exactly) to this type: Thanks, Runjeet Last edited by Rick; 17th May 2011 at 01:18 AM. Reason: commercial link included; please upload pics only.

14th May 2011, 06:50 PM	#5
DhaDha Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 176	Here's one with a small head and a longer shaft from Runjeet's site. 27", if I remember? Love the simple design. Attached Images

14th May 2011, 09:34 PM	#7
Runjeet Singh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 150	DhaDha, You have a great memory! I had forgot about that one, yeah it was a nice piece, very elegant. I cannot remember the exact dimensions but 27" works out close to the proportions in the photos. Gene, Here is the full image if you want to get a better idea of the detail on the shaft. Thanks both, Runjeet Last edited by Rick; 17th May 2011 at 01:25 AM. Reason: link to commercial site deleted; please upload pictures only .

14th May 2011, 06:17 PM	#3
DhaDha Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 176	They look great. How long are the shafts? Cheers