Anybody ever seen a hammer like this? Know what it is called and what it is used for?
In full disclosure this is for a contest and I'm stumped - the GRM Hive Mind's help would be appreciated!
Anybody ever seen a hammer like this? Know what it is called and what it is used for?
In full disclosure this is for a contest and I'm stumped - the GRM Hive Mind's help would be appreciated!
Almost looks like a Polo club, but I suspect the handle is a bit short.
If it is is small, I would suspect some sort of light metal working hammer.
It does look strangely familiar though.
I think that's a cooper's hammer, used for fitting barrel staves in place.
M.C?
Curmudgeon wrote: I *think* that's a cooper's hammer, used for fitting barrel staves in place.
...or for plugging the bunghole...
More of a Mallet than a hammer.
Croquet Mallet?
http://www.alldayshopper.com/tag/croquet-equipment/
The two small holes on each side look like they are there intentionally to absorb impact so I asked myself who would want to hit something "more softly." Add that to the polo comment and some google search and my answer is croquet mallet.
Curmudgeon wrote: I *think* that's a cooper's hammer, used for fitting barrel staves in place.
I was thinking along a similar line, with the step and interior metal ring obviously having a purpose. Not sure if the 2 holes on each side are random or purposeful.
Google doesn't seem to think it is a coopers hammer based on what I saw.
jrw1621 wrote: More of a Mallet than a hammer. Croquet Mallet http://www.alldayshopper.com/tag/croquet-equipment/ The two small holes on each side look like they are there intentionally to absorb impact so I asked myself who would want to hit something "more softly." Add that to the polo comment and some google search and my answer is croquet mallet.
LOL, I'm pretty sure it is a tool type hammer! Or maybe a croquet putter! 
I'm going with vintage detail metal working mallet or jeweler's mallet 
Cool berkeleying mallet by any name.
Ha! And, now that I have posted that I find out what it really is, a Caulking mallet
wow good find..
Wow, nice work! I knew GRM would not let me down!
ECM, if I win the contest I'll take care of you! 
Good luck! 
Well played ECM!
And, you can have your very own for just $25
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-OLD-STOCK-SHIPWRIGHT-CAULKING-MALLET-L-K-/120481392940#vi-content
I was thinking some kind of shipwright's tool...
EDIT: I went back and read the link after posting. Damn I'm good
ECM has all the answers today!
ask this guy: www.gallaghersmash.com/
no idea ?
Actually it's a poor copy of a caulking hammer. The metal bands should not be at the ends of the hammer, and the handle would never bee the same thickness it's entire length; It should be tapered. It's a decorative piece, or a HF version of a real caulking hammer. My grandfather and uncle used them. They are used to drive cotton and aokum between wooden planks.
triumph5 wrote: Actually it's a poor copy of a caulking hammer. The metal bands should not be at the ends of the hammer, and the handle would never bee the same thickness it's entire length; It should be tapered. It's a decorative piece, or a HF version of a real caulking hammer. My grandfather and uncle used them. They are used to drive cotton and aokum between wooden planks.
The wiki picture has the metal at the end, and no apparent taper to the handle. Realizing it's wiki, but the hammer that started this thread isn't the only one like that.
Looking around, I can find plenty that match both.
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