Posted 9 years ago
momztrk
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I am looking to identify the end use for this hammer. Was it decorative only? Because of the square head and wedge shape of the peen, I am thinking it was jewelry or upholstery. Is it old?
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How long is it? Being brass it wouldn't be much use as an actual hammering tool. It may be a lodge piece for ceremonial use.
I dont have it eith me at tge moment, but i wouls say the handle is approx 10". The head is probably close to 6" across.
Please excuse the typos!
The peen is not sharp and the tool does not seem to have any wear or damage from use. Also, it's too fancy for a working tool. It is most likely a lodge piece, (e.g. Masonic) and as such it would be deliberately made to look old (in this case, to look 16th - 17th century) so it's difficult to give a real age - although from the color I would guess at least 100 years.
Looks like a flint knapping hammer for flintlock guns. They could be quite ornamentet. If so, would be 4"-5" long.