Antique Norwegian Axe Late 1700s Early 1800s – Telemark Farm Marked Forged Iron Broad Axe with Owner Initials – Scandinavian Primitive Tool
$1,275.00 $1,500.00
A rare and historically significant Norwegian forged axe dating to the late 18th or early 19th century, originating from a farm in Telemark with documented roots back to the 1500s.
This broad-style working axe features a hand-forged iron head with a wide 14.7 cm cutting edge and an overall head length of 27.5 cm from blade to poll. The surface displays deep, untouched patina developed over more than two centuries.
The axe bears original owner markings, including carved initials and a traditional Norwegian farm mark — a powerful indicator of rural heritage and private ownership in pre-industrial Scandinavia. Such markings were used to identify tools within farming communities and are increasingly scarce on the market.
Details:
• Hand-forged iron axe head
• Marked with initials and farm ownership symbol
• Broad cutting edge 14.7 cm
• Head length 27.5 cm
• Scandinavian rural working tool
• Telemark provenance
Condition:
Original antique condition with visible age wear, oxidation and historic blade chips consistent with early agricultural use. The edge shows old nicks and working wear. The wooden handle is later but well fitted and functional.
This is not a decorative reproduction but an authentic early Norwegian farm tool with documented regional origin — ideal for collectors of Scandinavian ethnographic artifacts, early rural tools, or Nordic heritage objects.
🎁 A remarkable gift for collectors of antique axes, Viking-age aesthetic tools, or Scandinavian primitive craftsmanship.
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