Wooden mallet used for ship building.
Mallet is made of a wooden handle with metal head with a think outer coating/varnish. Two round wooden pieces are inserted into the metal head on either side and there is a top wooden steak or extension of the handle through the top of the head.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Number
Location
Metal head and wooden top of the mallet.
Transcription
Both areas are stamped with the number, "15."
Language
English
Material/Technique
Stamped
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Mallet, Dead-Blow
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Mallet
Nomenclature Class
Woodworking T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Dimensions
Height
12-7/8 in
Width
2 in
Length
5-7/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Material Notes
Mallet has wooden handle with metal head in which two wooden pieces are inserted in each side and there is a top piece of wood showing.
Colors
Color
Tan, Brown, Black
Color Notes
Wood is tan with brown spots from wear and usage. The head metal is painted/coated in a think black paint/varnish that is chipping along the sides. There is brown wear on the surface of the head.
