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

Measurements

Length (mm): 295
Width (mm): 100
Height (mm): 60
Weight (g): 892
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