✅ SOLVED Strange looking hammer head

[VonnPastTense]

Hey everyone

Found this hammer head in an area full of Anglo Boer War relics. It looks specialised. Any ideas?

 

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[Back-of-the-boat]

I wonder if instead of a hammer head it is some type of hoe or pick.

 

[nronbo]

It appears to be a Blacksmith hammer.

 

[ironhorse]

It's one of those hammerheads that pound the metal barrel staves on wooden barrels, fantastic find, never saw one dug before, congrats!

 

[taz42o]

Looks like a backing hammer (used for book binding)with the head broke off.
View attachment 879717

 

[kuger]

It's one of those hammerheads that pound the metal barrel staves on wooden barrels, fantastic find, never saw one dug before, congrats!

 

[ironhorse]

<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=879741"/>

That is one style, there are several

 

[surf]

Hey taz,

Here's that hammer:

"17. A backing hammer, this is a bookbinder's tool used to round
the back of a book during the binding process." Hammer Quiz Answers

 

[kuger]

Hey taz,

Here's that hammer:

"17. A backing hammer, this is a bookbinder's tool used to round
the back of a book during the binding process." Hammer Quiz Answers

 

[ironhorse]

Very good

 

[taz42o]

Yes thanks for re-posting the pic Surf, I did not realize My attachment did not work.

 

[Goldiver]

Cool find!

Steve

 

[VonnPastTense]

Fantastic ID

Thanks a million guys!