Postal Hammer

Name/Title

Postal Hammer

Entry/Object ID

2019.1.1.1-2

Tags

Tools and Equipment

Description

Postal hammer or cancelling device for letters. Hammer is made up of steel stamp head, brass collar and wooden handle. On the metal stamp, has inscription "Cookstown C.W." that can signify it was used at Cookstown Postal Office.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1847 - 1867

Dimensions

Height

11.5 cm

Width

2.5 cm

Dimension Notes

L: 11.5 cm, W of stamp- head: 2.5 cm

Update Date

October 28, 2021