For your persusal, if you like
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C.S. Osborne still makes a saddlers hammer that has a similar poll. There are several examples of vintage saddlers hammers in an image search with similar polls, but none have a bit. I did come across some small vintage hatchets with a poll simply called "detail hatchets", but the polls were not similar to the tack hammer poll in the OP's pictures.
I still think this tool was used in saddle making, or upholstery.
I still think this tool was used in saddle making, or upholstery.
Trees still come with the rawhide stitched and tacked requiring a long narrow polled hammer. It's one trade that has not been entirely replaced by modern materials and injected molded plastic or fiberglass.
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The shape is similar to Hubbard's Cabinet Makers Bench Hatchet.I picked this up several years ago (somewhere). I can't find out much about this, other than its probably a lath hammer. Anyone recognize the maker? He's proud enough to put his mark on it several times. Anyway, have fun!
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Thank you Ernest for your perspective and insight.
Quinton, your thoughts and opinions are equally appreciated. I
suppose the smartl (?) option is to prepare and pack it away for prosperity, if any.
Still, it so dainty, well made, and signed, that there must be a definite purpose for it.
Thanks again guys. Keep me in mind if you have an epitomy!
Quinton, your thoughts and opinions are equally appreciated. I
suppose the smartl (?) option is to prepare and pack it away for prosperity, if any.
Still, it so dainty, well made, and signed, that there must be a definite purpose for it.
Thanks again guys. Keep me in mind if you have an epitomy!