Odd Fellows axe from King Solomon Lodge No. 62 I.S.H., in Versailles, Kentucky, emblazoned with a large gold heart on either side. 48" L. x 15 ¼" W at axe head. Unfortunately, this piece had multiple splashes of bright blue paint on it when we acquired it. We carefully scraped them off, touched up all of the scrape marks, then applied a coat of clear lacquer. Some very minor traces remain and are noticeable on close inspection. The letters I.H.S. probably represent a so-called "Christogram" referring to Jesus, based upon an amalgam of Greek and Latin initials that commonly appeared on various documents and burial monuments as far back as the 3rd century. Circa late 19th Century. The axe displays beautifully, as shown. (CP-22)

$560