What make of axe is this

[Hugo]

Does anyone know this makers mark on this axe. Made in England stamped on the other side.
It looks like a triangle S. It seems good steel, very sharp
what do you think.

 

[Tengu]

Spearwell

after Elwell but before Spear and Jackson.

late 60s Id say

 

[Ian S]

Spearwell was the company formed when Spear & Jackson amalgamated with/bought over Elwell. They then went back to the S&J name.

Cheers

 

[Hugo]

Thanks for the info guys, you were spot on.

 

[_scorpio_]

were many of them made under that name? it could be quite an unusual piece and worth a bit?