Hammer manufacturer

[whatknot]

Hi all

I like to pick up a few bits and pieces at boot sales etc

I picked up this nice little 4oz hammer the other day

Its very nicely made, I haven't seen another like it, I was surprised there wasn't a makers mark or name anywhere on it

Not sure of its original purpose, jewellery perhaps

Just wondered on the ff chance if anyone knew the manufacturer, or original purpose perhaps

 

[swb58]

Looks like a jewellers hammer, look for images of a repousse hammer.

 

[whatknot]

Many thanks, that was my thought also

It could almost be described as "pretty" , certainly I haven't seen a similar one, just surprised there does not appear to be a makers mark on it

Another clue I forgot to mention, it has a central pin dot in the middle of the flat head

The handle is rather slim which suggests fine work rather than heavier

A nice thing to have

My great grandfather was a jeweller so perhaps something that might have been in his tool kit

 

[Bm101]

In hammer terms that's the equivalent of Lippizaner Stallions. Lovely thing.