I recently acquired and restored the following axe. Even though i asked about it's origin some axe-related groups, there was no exact information given. No one seems to be able to identify it. Some say it's a Biscayne French trade axe, but there is no proof. Does any of you know what it is?
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You shouldn't have restored it. If the marking can't be identified then all you now have to go on is the general shape and its metallurgical composition. You won't get a precise identification.

I can almost swear I have seen that makers mark before...it just looks so familiar. I'm assuming that this is early/mid 19thc. I could be totally wrong though. It certainly has the look of a trade axe. :wtf: .....McM

Try these links.

http://www.cwjefferys.ca/felling-axes

https://www.lesforgesdemontreal.org/regaining-lost-knowledge-biscayne-axe-head/


And this site is very interesting, it also goes into fakes and reproductions. Caveat emptor!

http://www.furtradetomahawks.com/biscayne-trade-axes---9.html

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Maker's mark looks similar to this one:

http://moroantik.hu/?p=1574&lang=en