Sweet Old Carved Toy Axe in Polychrome with Branch of Red Apples travel soap and towels There are some things I

There are some things I hunt for and some things that just find me--I wasn't searching for an antique watering can

especially things like initials carved in the frames and old make-do repairs

I really love it as an object

once one stops taking care with their appearance

Sweet Old Carved Toy Axe in Polychrome with Branch of Red Apples travel soap and towels There are some things IAt first I thought it was three red cherries painted on both sides of the blade of this old folk art toy axe, making me think of George Washington and his cherry tree, but now I think it is probably an branch of red apples, pointing instead to another American icon: apple pie! Quite a nice one, with perfect shape to the blade and terrific painted color on both sides. 8" l x 2 3 4" w (at blade). Very good antique condition, early 20th century I believe.