Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Mallet
A small hammer used by a quarry’s fitter. Believed to have been manufactured during the 1950’s – 1960’s.
The hammer is made with copper at one end, and leather at the other. The hammer is designed to be used with soft metals – the copper end for use with metals such as phosphor, and the leather end for use with white metals.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2015.71/15
Acquisition
Donation, 6/10/2015
Measurements
Length
(mm): 295
Width
(mm): 100
Height
(mm): 60
Weight
(g): 892
Material
wood
copper
leather
Location
In store
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