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Lot 50. A SINGLE BIT "LINCOLN" EMBOSSED AXE by the Kretschmer-Treadway Company, Dubuque, Iowa. In addition to an image of the Sixteenth President, this classic collectible axe is imprinted with all manner of important information including the notice that it is "The Best Made" and to "Beware of Imitations". Lincoln is known to have said "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." We understand he worked for the government. A nice example. From the John Hawk Collection. (FINE).(200.00 - 400.00) Length: 7.00 Inches. |
