Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Foundry hammer

28lb sledgehammer with wooden handle for breaking pig and scrap being charged to cupola or stock convertor. Three strips of wire wrapped around shaft near head.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

87.46I

Acquisition

Collected officially, 24/1/1992

Measurements

Length (mm): 760
Width (mm): 217
Height (mm): 93
Weight (kg): 13.3

Material

metal
wood

Location

In store
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