what's the age please?

[need-your-help]

MEET A NEWCOMER)
could anyone tell how old are these fireman axes, please?
and if you have any other info its very welcome!
Thank you!

 

[undergroundhunter]

C. Whitehouse and sons were listed as an exhibitor at the 1937 British industries fair, their listing included Augers, Axes, Braces, Bits; Bricklayers', Blacksmiths', Butchers', Carpenters' Contractors' colliery, Miners' and Garden Tools. Hooks, Hammers, Hoes, Chisels, Handles, slashers, Trowels, Vices, Cramps, Wedges, Adzes, Hatchets, Forks, Spades, Shovels, Picks, Mattocks, Rakes, Parangs**. (Stand No. A.727)

Their address is listed as Cannock Edge Tool Works, Cannock, Staffordshire.

Here is a list to a PDF of their catalogue http://issuu.com/artsklad/docs/cornelius_whitehouse_catalogue from 1952, looks like your axe is listed in section 8 item code 118A.

Sorry I can't help with an exact date.

Matt

 

[t8hants]

The top one looks like a chromed presentation axe, that were often given on retirement.

 

[toolsntat]

The top one looks like a chromed presentation axe, that were often given on retirement.

And these board mounted ones were presented to best recruit. =D>
Pity they did not put a manufacturers mark on it #-o
These are fastened by using bolts instead of rivets so rendering them useless when detached :roll:

 

[need-your-help]

MANY THANKS!

 

[Joe_M]

Truly beautiful, I would love to hang one like that above my fireplace.