Forestry Axe XIX E - Tree Marking Hammer - Felling Tool Dated 1851

Antique forest hammer axe, dated 1851, marked "BCT" and hallmark "HB"

This remarkable forged hammer axe is an authentic tool used for marking trees in private or public timber cuts.
Intended to identify trees belonging to the owner of a plot, it bears the initials "BCT" and a blacksmith's hallmark "HB", framed by two solar motifs, evidence of careful craftsmanship dating from the mid-19th century.

Functions and characteristics:

Axe side: The blade is designed to remove rough bark and clear a smooth surface allowing better legibility of the marking.

Hammer side: Used to imprint the owner's initials in the wood, like a stamp, thus ensuring the traceability of the cut.

Historically: these tools played an essential role in forest management. The acts of deposit of forest hammers with the courts documented the imprint of each owner or timber merchant. Even today, in state forests, forest rangers mark trees with similar hammers to designate cuts or select trees to preserve.

Dimensions:
                   Height: 26 cm
                   Width: 12.9 cm
                   Punch diameter: 3.2 cm

This beautiful tool, a witness to a bygone era, will appeal to passionate collectors or bring an authentic and historical touch to a cabinet of curiosities or a characterful decoration.



 - General conditions of sale -

    If possible, Payment should be made (+ or -) 2/3 days after the order.

      1st - 4 - Types of Payment accepted: (+ Transport-packaging costs depending on the area).

(1) - PAYPAL: Simple, Fast, Guarantee and insurance.
(2) - TRANSFER: Iban Bank: BPS FR76 1660 7002 7109 3346 0201 534. (recommend)
(3) - CHECK: Only French: ANTIQUE DEALER David SEGALA  3 Rue Fontanilles Bat f6 48000 MENDE-Occitanie. 
(4) - CASH: Advisor by hand, shipments are always at your own risk, we will not accept any complaints.

       - 5 packaging costs + transport :
(a)  France : € 20
(b)  EU Union, Switzerland : € 30
(c)  Eastern Europe (outside the EU and Switzerland), Norway, Maghreb : € 35
(d)  Africa excluding Maghreb, Canada, United States, Near and Middle East : € 40
(e)  Asia, Oceania, Rest of the World : € 50

       2nd - 2 types of Shipping-Delivery possible:

1st) - By Carriers: DHL, Colissino, Poste... (always with Tracking Number)
         (The packages are always packaged by me (with Care and Overprotection) and entrusted to the carrier at (+ or -) 3/4 working days after payment into my account of the total with costs, Any customs duties requested by the country from the customer upon arrival are due by the buyer.

  2nd) - 3 Possibilities of personal delivery subject to collection in full or payment of Deposit.
         (issue of an essential receipt by return email and must be given upon delivery or collection).

(1) - Welcome you with joy to MENDE in LOZERE-Occitanie-France for a little stroll and collect your property (no fees).

(2) - For Merchants only I am on the Inter-Nations-Professional Bimonthly Unpackings of CIPOLAT-S.A. in Monptellier Parcs des Expositions HALL-B4 STAND-5315/16.  (Items can be collected from my stand 5315/16 before noon) no charge.

(3) - Possibility of possible delivery: by us in France and neighboring countries on request and delivery of movable objects in person, only for important and very fragile pieces. (and according to our availability and payment in full and in advance: price + transport).

         - Possible Discount: Discount granted to the Good customer or for a lot: on request by SMS message: 0680322750 or email:  segala.david.antiquaire48000@orange.fr 

                                       Yours sincerely David SEGALA