BALLPEIN HAMMER

1926 - 1938
Overview

Head has a flat striking and a ball shape opposite end. The shaped wooden handle is secured in the head by a steel wedge.

Historical information

Tools used by Charles Duncan in his Blacksmith and Wheelright shop. The shop was called Duncan & McNamee and was located on the corner of Jull Street and Third Road. It was open from 1926-1938.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1993.78
Material
Width
499 mm
Height or length
101 mm
Depth
27 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Stamped on the head [BRADEN / 1773--2LB] and the number [2] on the front face

Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection that represents the commercial history of the City of Armadale. It represents the many different businesses that have operated in the local area and how those businesses have evolved over time. Businesses play an important role within a community, they provide wanted and needed goods and services, employment, income and opportunities to the local community. They can also operate as important social connectors, places where people gathered and engaged with other members of the community.

Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

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