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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ironwork, Room 114c

Claw Hammer

ca. 1700-1730 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Chiselled steel and brass claw hammer, marked 'GS'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Chiselled steel, brass
Brief description
Claw hammer, chiselled steel and brass, marked 'GS', made in Germany, ca. 1700-1730
Physical description
Chiselled steel and brass claw hammer, marked 'GS'.
Marks and inscriptions
'GS'
Gallery label
CLAW HAMMER, chiselled steel and brass, Germany; c. 1700-30 Marked GS. This must have been a presentation piece demonstrating the maker's technical skills. Museum No. 322-1867(07/1994)
Collection
Accession number
322-1867

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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