4 Plate Bush Hammer
Date1898
Object NameHammer
Mediumsteel, wood
ClassificationsGranite Industry
DimensionsOverall: Height: 29 cm, Width: 15 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1936 by Mr Farquhar.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS009610
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.
