Tomahawk of cast brass with a steel insert in the cutting edge. Very few of these are signed, but this one is signed J. Welshans, a craftsman who worked in York, Pennsylvania.
Tomahawk of cast brass with a steel insert in the cutting edge. Very few of these are signed, but this one is signed J. Welshans, a craftsman who worked in York, Pennsylvania.
Photo from a book. Most iron andirons were made for use in the kitchen. The presence of spit hooks on the inner side of these further suggest use in a kitchen. Adjustable spit hook are a rare item.
