Blacksmith's Adze Eye Crosspein Hammer

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Blacksmith's Adze Eye Crosspein Hammer

Description

Blacksmith's (or engineer's) adze eye crosspein hammer. Boat-shaped steel head attached to a wooden handle.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1885 - 1899

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1890.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"W & M" plus a supplementary mark (incomplete)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

33.5 cm

Dimension Description

Steel Head

Width

2.5 cm

Length

13.5 cm

Material

Metal (steel), Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent