An American hammer poll tomahawk
18th century
With one piece iron head. Baluster turned hammer head poll. The blade inscribed To your arms solder and feight (sic) continued into and inlaid silver crescent moon. JC or SC are also engraved on either side of the eight-pointed star (possibly the owner's initials). Semi-oval eye almost round. Haft of semi-oval section slightly tapering burnt tiger maple.
Condition: Head with dark patina, the inscription partially worn. Wood with mars, light scratches, and crack near head. Some of the burnt tigering is worn away near middle of the haft.
19 1/4" x 7 3/4"