Small goldsmith's hammer

Object/Artifact

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

650

Description

Small goldsmith's hammer made of wood with iron head. According to a note that was handwritten by Mary Milton Simmons and that was curled around the handle, the hammer was used by James William Milton to make rings when he was in France during World War I (see Media file) (note is in ARC60l, SR2/SU1/S4/Box 1/Folder 4). See also ARC60l, letter dated Nov 21, 1918 from James Milton to Mrs. John Milton where he mentioned making rings from French money (located in SR2/SU1/S4/Box 1/Folder 4).

Acquisition

Accession

311

Source or Donor

Milton, Jeral A.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1919

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Top of head at the front.

Transcription

"GOLDEN" in an arc over a circle with a swan inside. "20" is embossed on underside of head, directly below.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Material

Wood and iron.