1930's Marshall Wells Hardware Company "Zenith" boys axe

FORGED BY: Kelly Axe Mfg. Co.
DATE FORGED: 1930's
HEAD WEIGHT: 2.5LBS
HANDLE LENGTH: 28"
AXE TYPE: Dayton Pattern
RATING: Rustically restored
 
HISTORY
Marshall Wells started in 1893 when former Morely Murphy President, Albert Morley Marshall purchased the failing Chapin-Wells Hardware Company in Duluth Minnesota. Marshall Wells went on to become the country’s largest hardware wholesaler. Located on the world's busiest shipping port, their massive warehouse also had freight train tracks right through the center of the building to move product in and out quickly.
 
ABOUT THE AXE
Marshall Wells didn't manufacture their own axes, they were outsourced to Kelly Axe & Tool Co.  The inspiring "Zenith" logo was the nickname of Duluth, MN where Marshall Wells started.  Marshall Wells axes were popular and recognized as high quality tools.  The haft is finished with a light wipe of Vintage Axe Oil and the head with a dab of Vintage Axe Wax.
 
This expertly restored, heirloom quality axe instantly turns heads and becomes the go-to conversation piece in your den, office or home. Included with the purchase of the axe is a frame quality writeup about it's history.