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Timed Auction

3rd THURSDAY DISCOVERY AUCTION

Thu, Sep 7, 2023 12:00PM EDT - Thu, Sep 21, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 52A

WWI U.S. Army Marbe's Camp Axe

Estimate: $250 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
A U.S. Army Marble's camp axe with khaki web military cover, stamped "MARBLE'S GLADSTONE MICH. U.S.A. CAMP AXE #10" over EAD, The EAD stamp appears twice on the axe head, as well as on the hickory haft. The khaki web cover has the letters H&P stamped on it over the very faint date of 1918 (21-inches long overall with a 5.5-inch head). Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $40.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping..

Condition

Good. The haft has a chip on one side at the bottom. There are age cracks on the haft, but they are very minor and do not affect the soundness of the haft. The axe head shows minor signs of use and sharpening. The khaki cover is about excellent, with some minor fraying on the strap. Please see photos.