The following are the classes, with the characteristics of each, into which I propose to divide these objects.
1st. Those which are simply wedge-shaped, as in this form they most closely resemble the celt of stone or flint.
2nd. The wedge with sides more or less overlapping, blade thicker than the wedge for insertion into the handle, and a stop-ridge or elevation at the termination of the blade.
3rd. The wedge similar to the former, with sides greatly overlapping, with or without the stop-ridge, but having a loop or ear upon, and parallel to, its under surface.
4th. When the ridge for insertion into the handle ceases to
be adopted, the implement becoming socketed or hollow, and
usually having an ear upon its under surface.
Flint celt, length. 9 in
Stone celt, length, 612 in
A: Bronze celt. Length, 8 in
 (B), Length, 412 in |
 (C), Length, 6 in |
The representations here given supply examples of celts
