This is a very unique, old Swiss or Austrian ice axe. There is no indication of a maker on this axe but it would be perfect for display over your mantlepiece. Ice Axes from the 1930s-60s are antiques and were previously used by mountaineers to climb mountains all over the world.
We have been offering antique wood handled ice axes since 199. Up until 2007 we only offered axes signed by Ed Hillary, Reinhold Messner and many other legendary climbers, perfect for display on your mantlepiece! After Hillary passed away we started offering unsigned axes as well and we have had some axes signed by Diemberger.
Postage in Ice Axes is $20 Priority Mail in the USA, $45 Canada, $60 International. They only weigh about 2 pounds each, but for shipping they weigh 4 lbs. We use special boxes, and wrap the steel parts in tape and bubble wrap, and they will arrive in good shape wherever you live!