Backing hammer

Name/Title

Backing hammer

Entry/Object ID

2021.12.1

Description

Used backing hammer, wood and metal, flat face, solid back curve. End of handle broken, wrapped with brown packing tape.

Use

Used by bookbinders to round and shape back of spine of book.

Collection

Historic

Lexicon

Search Terms

tools and equipment

Dimensions

Width

11.5 mm

Material

Iron, Wood