The lot features an early French Fur Trade forged iron axe head dating to the 18th to 19th Century. These trade axes were typically forged in Europe, many from France, and traded to the Fur Traders, Frontiersmen, and Native American Indians during the 1700-1800’s. This example shows a heavy forged iron with hammer poll on the back of the oval eyelet hole, which has been flattened from many years of use, with traditional “French” axe blade. The piece appears to be vaguely hallmarked and shows a dark to rust-like caramel coloring. Measures 6 ½ inches by 3 ½ inches.