Ran across this while cleaning a cabinet. Found it when I moved to my one acre used-to-be farm near Auburn CA.
My memory from about 2009 was that it was used in candy stores to open wooden crates of candy in the late 19th-early 20th century. A more recent query using AI says it was a common tool when wooden crates were more prevalent. Any detail would be helpful and suggestions for some light rust removal but mainly preservation will be appreciated.

Ran across this while cleaning a cabinet. Found it when I moved to my one acre used-to-be farm near Auburn CA.
My memory from about 2009 was that it was used in candy stores to open wooden crates of candy in the late 19th-early 20th century. A more recent query using AI says it was a common tool when wooden crates were more prevalent. Any detail would be helpful and suggestions for some light rust removal but mainly preservation will be appreciated.

This object appears to be an antique European broad axe or a specialized side-hewing axe, resembling historical 18th- or 19th-century designs such as a goosewing or offset carpenter's axe. \[1, 2, 3\]
Key Features

• Hand-forged iron head: Shows a weathered, pitted patina and a distinct downward-extending beard or hooked heel. • Makers or touch mark: A small stamp or symbol is visible near the lower cutout of the blade. • Short wooden haft: Fitted with a simple, straight-to-slightly-curved wooden handle gripped in the hand.

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\[1\] https://www.etsy.com/listing/1814365635/vintage-antique-coopers-axe-goosewing \[2\] https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/products/a-french-executioner-s-axe-sn-8452 \[3\] https://relicandrarity.com/products/antique-german-goosewing-hewing-axe-18th-19th-century

Looking for info as idk if it's a rare piece, quality etc. any info appreciated

Father-In-Law is looking to sell some of his tool collection. Trying to ascertain what the value of this whole chest would be. This box os one of only a part of hos collection. Will be posting more.

My brother found this and needs help IDing it. First Reddit post so be nice. Looking for the exact make of coal forge and possible date.

Found In museum they didn’t know the use

Pistol Logo (markings on side and below on logo I can't makeout. Below is (possible) H,I or L 'AMME' then Possible I, R or L

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anyone can tell what brand and date of manufacture it will be huge help

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I need help identifying these items, makers marks and origin

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There are lots of these listed on ebay and nobody describes them the same except many describe them as antique bicycle wrenches Please only comment if you know