A cylindrical piece of metal that widens and flattens towards the top. There is an oval hole in the center of the flattened portion.
Collection
History Collection
Cataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.org
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Chisel, Hot
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Chisel, Metalworking
Nomenclature Class
Metalworking T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object Number
Other Number
1104B
Dimensions
Width
1-7/8 in
Depth
1-1/8 in
Length
5-7/8 in
Material
Metal
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Location
New Almaden Mines
City
San Jose
Region
Central California
Continent
North America
General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging Note
Note
Punch was previously housed with a bottle of mercury, and was used in the Almaden Mines - although unlikely, may have mercury residue. Nitrile gloves and a mask recommended for handling.
