Antique Axe Splitting Maul /Stone Splitting Sledgehammer

Circa 1895-1900

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Made by Fayette R. P

Stamped Anchor Brand Logo

12 Lbs

I restored this to exhibition quality...This is intended to be a collectors showpiece for display...NOT intended for working use

Beautiful clear finish to seal the head & handle

SOLID CAST STEEL

Wood handle likely is hickory

MAKERS MARKSstamped into head , a bit worn away but logo is an anchor with words “solid cast steel” and it would have said at top of anchor Fayette R. Plumb, the middle we the anchor you can see FRP. Also stamped 12lbs in head

You had to be very strong to use this tool, it’s a beast!!

I think this could also be a stone splitting hammer

I live on the location of an old coal mine which makes since that this tool was used to split large rocks!!

I found it in the woods over the mine area, it was in need of restoration! I restore fine antiques & this tool is a great piece of history found in LaSalle County Illinois which was the heart of coal mining at the turn of the 19th century

The photos(not included in purchase)show Mr. Fayette R. Plumb & a catalog of their tools, showing the rock splitting hammer

You will love this piece, it is outstanding!!

All the best, Bryan

DIMENSIONS...inches

Overall length...26”

Length of wood handle...23 1/4”

Length of steel head...8”

Width of steel head...3”

Height of steel head...2 1/2”

Wood handle diameter..1 1/4”

SHIPPING DETAILS: I made a very strong custom wood box for the ultimate in shipping protection for this piece!

You will need a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the lid, then you have access to your tool! It’s such a beautiful piece I won’t take any chances with lower quality packing!!!