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Bush Hammer Head Or Patent Axe
Image Not Available for Bush Hammer Head Or Patent Axe

Bush Hammer Head Or Patent Axe

Object NameHammer
Mediummetal, steel
ClassificationsGranite Industry
AcquisitionPresented in 1981 by D Ruddiman Ltd.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS004616.1
About MeThe bush hammer was used in the granite industry. The hammer head is made from a number of individual steel plates. Each plate has a sharp edge. These edges cut the granite. Hammers that had many thin plates could make a smooth finish on granite. If they had only three of four thick plates then a much rougher finish was produced. The hammers were designed in the United States of America.