Mystery Silver Hammer

What was this used for? - PHOTO REQUIRED
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dognose
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Mystery Silver Hammer

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Hi,

A friend has sent me some images of a small silver hammer:

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Measuring 191mm in length , 64mm along the length of head and weighing 57grammes.

Made by Elkington & Co (Frederick Elkington) and hallmarked at Birmingham in 1872. The arrow head end is not silver.

What's the opinion as to it's use?

Trev.
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Re: Mystery Silver Hammer

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It is for breaking ice when making cocktails.
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Re: Mystery Silver Hammer

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I would say that the look of the hammer head - the squares - are like hammer for meat, But ise sounds good.
The handle is made of baleen. But that you already knew.
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Re: Mystery Silver Hammer

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Hi Both,

Thanks for the replies. I also thought of a ice-chipping piece, but my friend, who has it to hand, considers at just 57 grams that the hammer is far to light for the task. Perhaps it's a tenderiser for quail steaks? :))

Trev.
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Re: Mystery Silver Hammer

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Barrister's wax seal hammer...

~Cheryl
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Re: Mystery Silver Hammer

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Brilliant Cheryl!

Many thanks.

Trev.
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