Smallest Iron Hammer? 1830's Churchyard.

[BLACKIE555]

Found in a location of our town, next to our civil war monument. Much stonework surrounds....masonry?

 

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[NorILdigcollector]

Looks like an old finishing or masonry hammer. Nice find.

 

[creskol]

As small as it is, I am guessing it is a cross-peen riveting hammer. (aka: Tinners Hammer)

 

[UnderMiner]

Could be an upholsterer's tacking hammer.

 

[Blackfoot58]

The head could benefit many different crafts, but the back looks like a chipping hammer. I’d guess for fine finish work on masonry or forging. Smaller forged items were often worked with smaller hammers.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Cool find !

 

[BLACKIE555]

Found in a location of our town, next to our civil war monument. Much stonework surrounds....masonry?
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The head could benefit many different crafts, but the back looks like a chipping hammer. I’d guess for fine finish work on masonry or forging. Smaller forged items were often worked with smaller hammers.

Makes sense... thanks.

 

[scruggs]

Looks like a tack hammer?

 

[Digger RJ]

Found in a location of our town, next to our civil war monument. Much stonework surrounds....masonry?
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Nice!!! Congrats!!!