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Can anyone identify this?
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:04 pm
by Dickens
This was found along the Maumee River in Ohio about 60 years ago. It measures 4" long and a little over 1" thick. I think that it's probably a scraper but I'm not sure. Any help in identifying this object would be appreciated.
Re: Can anyone identify this?
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:15 pm
by Shearer
I would say a axe head.Some did have a channel cut each side to stop the handle from slipping.
I have found similar item in Australia on my farm.
Re: Can anyone identify this?
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 1:53 am
by robinetn
I think that it is called a "celt" (used for scraping hides) .
Bob
Re: Can anyone identify this?
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:17 am
by Phin Spencer
I think it is an ax head, though being next to a river it could have lost the polish on the ax end.
I will bet the but end is larger around than 1/3 from it, I see a slight recurve to it. On the other hand
if it was used for hide scraping I would expect a higher patina to it or a sharper edge. Most hide
scrapers in my area have a chipped edge with some rounding off. I have a 3/4 grove southwestern
ax found here at the ranch in so.cal. must have been a trade item. Anyway it is cool!
Regards
Phin
Re: Can anyone identify this?
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:19 am
by peanut740
In Ohio that is called a celt.
Re: Can anyone identify this?
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:40 pm
by Hesmikeb
Celtic yes