About the Whiskey River Collection
Whiskey River Art & Trading has been a leading seller of axes, axe handles, and accessories in the US since 2016. Then they launched a unique vintage axe auction site in 2022, and have been buying and selling impressive collections of old axes ever since.
Thanks to Brandon Roost the founder of Whiskey River (and supporter of axe history), who has partnered with the Axe & Tool Museum by sharing images from past auctions for this gallery and to help preserve axe history through articles.
Premium Axe Handles
Whiskey River is best known for their top-tier lineup of premium axe handles, made following vintage designs.
Vintage Axe Auctions
Auctions run every month or two. Visit the site to see upcoming auctions, or view complete past auctions as well.
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No. 1588 | Origin: United States
This vintage Vaughan Value Brand Single Bit – 35″ axe exudes character with the name “McLean” mark on the head….
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No. 1587 | Origin: United States
Very nice True Temper Kelly Perfect double-bit axe. Deep stamp, marked 3lbs. Blade length: 4 1/2″ Head length 10″ Weight:…
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No. 1586 | Origin: United States
Iconic Stanley Double Bit – 33″ axe. With its visible stamp and octagonal handle. Blade length: 4 3/8″ head length:…
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No. 1585 | Origin: United States
Despite some wear on the handle and surface rust on the head, this hatchet is in great condition overall. Blade…
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No. 1584 | Origin: United States
Late Keen Kutter with deep text stamp. Blade length: 4 7/8″ Head length: 7 3/4″ Weight: 4.95lbs Auction: Axe Junkie…
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No. 1583 | Origin: United States
Crafted by the esteemed tool company Plumb, this axe is in impeccable condition and ready to be put to work….
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No. 1582 | Origin: United States
Nice stamped Vaughan Value Brand double-bit. Weight: 4.50lbs Head Length: 9 3/8″ Blade Length: 4 3/8″ Auction: Axes // Axes…
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No. 1581 | Origin: United States
A Nice “Big C” Craftsman axe from the 50s, made by Vaughan. 27″ long, total weight: 3.15lbs Head length: 6…
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No. 1580 | Origin: United States
Late Kelly Woodslasher, after the brand was purchased by Barco. Has seen little use. Cool original printed handle. Auction: Axes…
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No. 1579 | Origin: United States
Late Collins chopping/felling axe. Nice stamp, remnants of a foil label, and 29″ long. Weight: 4.55lbs Head length: 7 1/2″…
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No. 1578 | Origin: United States
An interesting house axe with a unique wards master quality stamp I haven’t seen before. Weight: 2.8lbs Head length: 6…
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No. 1577 | Origin: United States
A tight hang and a very nice overall project, this True Temper Flint Edge Cruiser Axe is 27″ long. Weight:…
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No. 1576 | Origin: United States
This particular cruiser axe is a standout piece, with strong stamping, including a nice 22 on the blade a 27″…
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No. 1575 | Origin: United States
Despite some wear on the handle and head, as well as a small amount of mushrooming on the bottom side…
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No. 1574 | Origin: United States
Grey Forge Cruiser Axe sold by the Hartwell Bros handle company. 28″. Weight: 3.1lbs Head length: 8″ Blade length: 4…
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No. 1573 | Origin: United States
The stamp on this piece is in impeccable condition, showcasing the brand’s legacy, while the poll remains sturdy and functional….
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No. 1572 | Origin: United States
Blah Blah Blah Auction: Vintage Hodge-Podge | Aug, 2024
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No. 1571 | Origin: United States
This exceptional Millers Falls Large Hatchet -18″ The handle, painted in a vibrant orange hue, is not only eye-catching but…
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No. 1570 | Origin: United States
Craftsman Hudson Bay – 27″ axe with sheath. Sold by Sears.This axe features the original paint, a sharp blade ready…
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No. 1569 | Origin: United States
Collins Legitimus Connecticut Pattern axe on a 32″ signature octagonal handle. Despite some minor surface rust and wear, this Collins…
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No. 1568 | Origin: United States
Despite a couple of minor flaws such as a loose hang and cracked leather strap, this piece still retains its…
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No. 1567 | Origin: United States
The stamped 1886-1936 Golden Jubilee marking on this saw commemorates the 50th anniversary of Sears, Roebuck and Co., showcasing its…
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No. 1566 | Origin: United States
The clean and crisp etch on the blade showcases the attention to detail that went into its creation, while the…
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No. 1565 | Origin: United States
Bicentennial Craftsman Hatchet, a true collector’s item with sheath from 1976. Auction: Vintage Hodge-Podge | Aug, 2024
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No. 1564 | Origin: United States
Despite a small crack near on the handle near the base of the head and a twisted bit, these minor…
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No. 1563 | Origin: Holland
Interesting little hatchet stamped “Made in Holland”. How many Hatchets have you come across that are made in Holland? Auction:…
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No. 1562 | Origin: United States
Blah Blah Blah Auction: Vintage Hodge-Podge | Aug, 2024
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No. 1561 | Origin: United States
Crafted by the renowned American Axe and Tool company, this small beveled hatchet may require a bit of sharpening and…
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No. 1560 | Origin: United States
Unique Kelly Rockaway Axe Head. Auction: Vintage Hodge-Podge | Aug, 2024
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No. 1559 | Origin: United States
E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter Beveled Axe Head is a true testament to the fine craftsmanship and quality that Keen Kutter…
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No. 1558 | Origin: United States
True Temper Hand Made Kelly Works Axe Head. Auction: Vintage Hodge-Podge | Aug, 2024
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No. 1557 | Origin: United States
This vintage beauty boasts a crisp etch and a blade in excellent condition, showcasing the quality craftsmanship of the renowned…
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No. 1556 | Origin: United States
Etched Pittsburgh Gage & Supply Co. Half Hatchet – 15″, a true gem for any tool enthusiast or collector. This hatchet…
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No. 1555 | Origin: United States
USFS enthusiasts, feast your eyes on this rare gem: the NOS True Temper FSS Double – 35″ with original cardboard…
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No. 1554 | Origin: United States
Crafted for Wyeth Hardware & MFG Co. by the renowned Kelly company, known for their exceptional quality and craftsmanship, this…
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No. 1553 | Origin: United States
Despite a small chip in the bit and some wear on the etch, this hatchet is still sharp and ready…
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No. 1552 | Origin:
Exceptional Hurty Brand Handmade axe. Founded in the early 1900s, Hurty established itself as a reputable manufacturer of quality tools….
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No. 1551 | Origin: United States
Adirondack Hardware Company axes are few and far between. Someone spent a pile of time polishing this thing. The etch…
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No. 1550 | Origin: United States
LL Bean Hudson Bay axe on a Whiskey River Osage 19HC handle. Auction: Vintage Hodge-Podge | Aug, 2024
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No. 1549 | Origin: United States
Cool Farwell Ozmun Kirk & Co. etched double-bit axe, believed to have been made by Plumb. Marked FOC Co. Auction:…
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No. 1548 | Origin: United States
Cool Farwell Ozmun Kirk & Co. etched axe, believed to have been made by Plumb. Marked FOC Co. Auction: Vintage…
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No. 1547 | Origin: United States
Homestead with proud stamp of “Made in U.S.A”. Despite its age, this Homestead Boys Axe shows minimal signs of wear,…
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No. 1546 | Origin: United States
Crafted by the renowned manufacturer Vaughn, this axe head boasts a visible stamp and minimal rust, showcasing the quality and…
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No. 1545 | Origin: United States
Calling all tool aficionados! Feast your eyes on this rare find – the NOS Foil label Plumb Jersey 3.5lb axe….
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No. 1544 | Origin: United States
Despite some minor flaws such as chips in the bit and mushrooming on the poll, this True Temper Vulcan Kelly…
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No. 1543 | Origin: United States
With just a hint of mushrooming and a touch of rust, this Dunlap Beveled Axe Head retains its vintage charm…
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No. 1542 | Origin: United States
While this axe head may need some sharpening to bring it back to its former glory, it presents the perfect…
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No. 1541 | Origin: United States
Bridgeport Crate hatchet No. 121, a true gem for any tool enthusiast. Crafted by the renowned Bridgeport Hdwe Mfg Corp…
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No. 1540 | Origin: United States
Weight: 3.25lb Blade Length: 4 1/8″ Axe & Tool: Believed to be a brand sold by Bigelow & Dowse Co….
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No. 1539 | Origin: United States
Nice (suspected early) Dunlap axe head. Made for Sears as a value brand. Auction: Something For Everyone | May, 2024
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No. 1538 | Origin: United States
This Aztec single bit boy’s axe is a rare find, as Aztec brand axes are not commonly seen on the…
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No. 1537 | Origin: United States
This rare Ben Hur single bit boy’s axe Axe Head is a true gem. Despite some surface rust and excessive…
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No. 1536 | Origin: United States
Up for auction is a rare find for all tool collectors – the Mann 1951 US Hatchet Head. Crafted by…
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No. 1535 | Origin: United States
Up for auction is a rare and highly sought-after True Temper Kelly Hand Made 4.2 Double Bit axe. The axe…
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No. 1534 | Origin: United States
Companion Hatchet, another value brand sold by Sears. Despite some minor dents and dings in the poll of the head,…
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No. 1533 | Origin: United States
Bridgeport Camp Hatchet with Leather Mask. Crafted by Bridgeport in the mid 1900s, this hatchet boasts a full-tang construction with…
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No. 1532 | Origin: United States
Dunlap USA Hatchet with a 14″ handle. Stamped with “Dunlap USA”. Despite some surface rust and a slightly imperfect hang…
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No. 1531 | Origin: United States
Axe & Tool: Interesting “Sears” hatchet, which doesn’t use the typical Craftsman or Dunlap branding. Similar stamp to late Dunlap…
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No. 1530 | Origin: United States
L.A. Sayre & Sons, this hatchet boasts a 12″ handle and a great manufacturer’s stamp, showcasing the quality craftsmanship that…
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No. 1529 | Origin: United States
This Tru-Test Boys Axe with a 28″ handle is a great project for any tool collector looking to add a…
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No. 1528 | Origin: England
Here is another rare later production Kelly Dandenong Tasmanian Axe. Made in the 1970’s by Wilkinson Sword of England. These…
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No. 1527 | Origin: Australia
Here is another beautiful Hytest Craftsman from Australia. This one has a lot of factory paint, what looks like an…
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No. 1526 | Origin: United States
The oval Craftsman logo is bright and deep. The anniversary stamp: Sears Golden Jubilee 1886-1933 is bright and deep. No…
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No. 1525 | Origin: United States
This Supplee-Biddle Hardware Brand Axe has seen some use. It is missing quite a bit of material in the cutting…
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No. 1524 | Origin: Sweden
Swedish-made Hults Bruk, with the triple crowns on the opposite side. This was the mark of the Swedish Army from…
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No. 1523 | Origin: England
Welsh Pattern Miners Axe, made by Brades a long time ago. At first glance the handle made for a strange…
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No. 1522 | Origin: United States
This is a big ‘ol boy. Possibly started its life at 4 ½ lbs! The bit is rounded, but very…
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No. 1521 | Origin: United States
This Evansville axe head is the only Indiana axe in the auction. It’s a really neat one too. Someone etched…
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No. 1520 | Origin: United States
This one has seen better days but is still a very nice piece. The poll has had some work done,…
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No. 1519 | Origin: United States
A rare 1912 Registered Michigan. Someone put a lot of work into this one, and the etching is in really…
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No. 1518 | Origin: United States
Often mistaken for a salesman’s sample, this tiny little hatchet is actually called a “Sounding Hatchet,” designed to be small…
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No. 1517 | Origin: United States
The maker’s mark is bright and clear, with the crown and arm holding a hammer. The poll has some rolled…
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No. 1516 | Origin: United States
This monster was made for the serious task of peeling massive slabs of thick bark from trees. The peeler would…
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No. 1515 | Origin: United States
True Temper Kelly Perfect Michigan Axe. This perfect pancake is missing some bit material for sure, and the edge is…
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No. 1514 | Origin: United States
This Phila Tool Co hatchet head is somehow related to plumb; whether it was an offshoot or a subsidiary I’m…
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No. 1513 | Origin: United States
This one’s stamp heavy, reading: WC KELLY PERFECTCHARLESTON .W VA.U.S.AREG.U.S.PAT.OFFNo 210847 Weight stamp on the opposite side reads 3/2 with…
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No. 1512 | Origin: United States
hey only really got into long handle axes in the 1970’s. That’s what we have here. It’s cool that someone…
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No. 1511 | Origin: United States
There are a few really nice later-period American Made Axes in this auction, and this one is a real standout!…
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No. 1510 | Origin: United States
Ten Eyck & Laughlin Broad Hatchet. This is one old broad hatchet. Took a minute to suss out all the…
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No. 1509 | Origin: United States
Blue Juniata Michigan Double-Bit made by the Mann Edge Tool Company. This line was named after the Blue Juniata River…
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No. 1508 | Origin: United States
True Temper Kelly Perfect Western Double 4lb. This one has a lot going for it. The patina is beautiful, the…
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No. 1507 | Origin: United States
True Temper Kelly Perfect Double Bit Michigan 3½ lb. A lovely well used 1940’s/50”s three line perfect double-bit Michigan. This…
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No. 1506 | Origin: United States
Sentry Hardware Company Boys Axe Head. This is what I call a “non-pattern.” That is to say it’s not very…
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No. 1505 | Origin: United States
Belknap Bluegrass Hatchet Head. This is pretty worn out as you can see. We thought someone would like this little…
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No. 1504 | Origin: United States
MWA – Modern Woodsman of America Parade Axe. This is a cool piece of history right here! Modern Woodsman of…
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No. 1503 | Origin: United States
There used to be so many different niche-specific hatchets out there. From barrel making to lathe to fruit boxes, it…
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No. 1502 | Origin: United States
Black Raven Michigan Pattern. This raven is from the late 30s/early 40s we know this because it does not have…
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No. 1501 | Origin: United States
Mann True American Michigan Wedge Banger 3 ½lb. This head is in great shape with multiple deep bright stamps. “Mann…
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No. 1500 | Origin: United States
Wards Master Quality Michigan Double 3 ½lb. This head is really clean. There is some leftover red paint, whether or…
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No. 1499 | Origin: United States
Craftsman Michigan Double 3 ½lb. This is a very nice Craftsman double-bit Michigan pattern head just begging for some love….
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No. 1498 | Origin: United States
Marshall Wells Northern King Boys Head. A Marshall Wells “Northern King” boys axe head! We love seeing these around here….
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No. 1497 | Origin: United States
Rixford Dayton 3 ½lb. This Vermont made Rixford is very cool! And stamp heavy! It will make a fine restoration…
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No. 1496 | Origin: United States
Winchester Michigan Head. This is a cool old Winchster Michigan pattern head with lots of character. Winchester made thousands of…
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No. 1495 | Origin: United States
Snow and Neely Boys Head 2 ½. This head is in very nice condition. The bit profile is full, and…
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No. 1494 | Origin: United States
EC Simmons Keen Kutter Michigan Head. This will clean up a treat! Covered in light rust, with a very clean…
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No. 1493 | Origin: Canada
Campbell Brothers XXX Masting Axe. Coming out of St. Johns New Brunswick by Campbell and Fowler Ltd. is this beautiful…
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No. 1492 | Origin: United States
True Temper Flint Edge Michigan Double 3lb. Made between 1942-1959, this 3lb shiny Michigan Double is just waiting for your…
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No. 1491 | Origin: United States
This two line “True Temper Flint Edge” was made between 1942-1959. The pole is in great shape sans a few…
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No. 1490 | Origin: United States
Plumb Eclipse House Axe Head. Coming in at 1 ¾lb this little biscuit was sold and marketed as a “House”…
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No. 1489 | Origin: United States
Dunlap Michigan Double 3 ½lb. Dunlap was a tool brand of Sears Roebuck Co. That first appeared after 1937. It…