Lot 119:
Two Hand-forged Billhooks Or Fascine Knives
Description
Two hand-forged billhooks or fascine knives, one socketed billhook or brush-hook head, missing its long wooden haft, circa 1780-1800 and the other a short-handled billhook/brush hook with iron forged blade, circa 1820. Billhooks were present in colonial America and were sometimes used by soldiers and military laborers as fascine knives. They cut branches and saplings for gabions, fascines, gun positions, roads, and temporary fortifications. Dimensions: 12 ” to 14″ L
Condition report:
Condition consistent with age
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