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]
I agree that each eye most certainly had a stone in it. From the link you provided in thinking the stone closely matches the one on the right side all the way at the bottom.
The measurements are {Handle Length=33 1/2″ Axe Head Width=6″ Axe Head Height=51/4″}
I cannot imagine this being a kitchen tool. But now that you mention it I completely agree that it very well could be for a woman.
One photo shows where the axe made what seems to be very hard contact with something. Also attached is the backside of the axe head.