North American Auction Company
Live Auction

New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 132

19th C. Brass Halberd Spike Sugar Cutting Axe

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is this 19th century, brass halberd, sugar cutting axe. The axe head shows halberd spike and is mounted on a stained walking stick. These axes were used to cut Sugar loafs, also called cone-shaped blocks. The condition of this sugar cutting axe is fair, with a repair to the walking stick haft. The measurements of this sugar cutting axe are 37 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/4".