LUMP HAMMER

1926 - 1938
Overview

Cylindrical hammer head, both striking faces are flat with a conical projection 90° to and in line with the handle.
On the opposite side there is a ridge approximatelty 40mm long,13mm wide and 12mm high.
The wooden handle is round in section and parallel and is fixed by a diagonal metal wedge. A piece of cardboard tied in place by string near the head is used as a guard.

Can be used with demolition work and assisting a steel chisel with cutting of metals.

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-AK1993.75
Material
Width
372 mm
Height or length
91 mm
Depth
76 mm
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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Reverse side of hammer. Cardboard tied in place by string near the head of the hammer and "AK 1993.75" written on the top of the hammer head
Boy scouts lining up on parade on street outside wooden building. Sign above building has D.J. DAVIDSON printed across the top.

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