Featured in this lot is this 19th century solid brass French/ frontier sugar cutting axe. The axe features a solid brass construction with a hatchet and hammer design with half completely constructed from brass. These axes would be used to chip away sugar loafs in the shape of cones to make smaller pieces to add to tea, coffee, and cooking. The condition of this sugar axe features good condition, with patina consistent with the age of the axe and no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this sugar axe are 5" x 2 5/8" x 3/8".