Tool, Half Hammer, Masons Hammer

Name/Title

Tool, Half Hammer, Masons Hammer

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.289

Description

Stonemason tool half hammer or masons hammer. Half hammer, masons hammer, is made of a wooden handle with iron head that is attached through a hole in the metal head and attached with a tension fit.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Hammer, Mason's

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Hammer, Stone

Nomenclature Class

Masonry & Stoneworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

10-3/4 in

Width

1 in

Length

6-1/4 in

Materials

Material

Wood, Metal

Material Notes

Hammer has wooden handle and metal head.

Colors

Color

Tan, Black, Silver, Red, Brown

Color Notes

Wooden handle is tan wood with dark residue spots. The metal head of the hammer is overall dark in color with silver showing through abrasive scratches. In concave areas of the metal there is red/brown rust.