I’m unsure if this item classified as a weapon or not but I am having tremendous troubles identifying this axe. I do know it was made by B.A. Hjorth & Co. Stockholm Sweden, which is stamped on bottom of the handle. Other than that I cannot find any information at all. I have scoured the web, put over 500 miles on the road going to different Antique dealers and 2 appraisers. With no luck at all on an approximate date, use our value. If someone could possibly identify or point me in the right direction I would be forever grateful.[attachment]B2F3BD4E-B4EC-4317-A09E-7BC344EAE4BB.jpeg[/attachment][attachment]CCCAB2E9-8D06-47AC-B9CC-A0AEA0DA4D11.jpeg[/attachment][attachment]B2F3BD4E-B4EC-4317-A09E-7BC344EAE4BB.jpeg[/attachment][attachment]B2F3BD4E-B4EC-4317-A09E-7BC344EAE4BB.jpeg[/attachment][attachment]CCCAB2E9-8D06-47AC-B9CC-A0AEA0DA4D11.jpeg[/attachment][attachment]1F63AB0D-B961-4F03-B196-C0D86F044B3A.jpeg[/attachment]
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Finally good pics !! This is an odd one !! Does it look like the blade has been sharpened at all ?? I couldn`t see if if it was !! I am thinking it is as you said a decorative piece !! Somehow lovebirds do not belong on an item meant for battle or as a tool to be used for chopping !! Let me do a bit more research !! There is very little about the tools that BAHCO produced except for wrenches and later heaters, torches and other things !! Can you tell me how the name is printed on the handle ??
If you scroll down on the link,, it says these were called Viking hatchets or axes,or halberd or a bearded axe !!