1814 Carpenter's Church Hammer

1814 Carpenter's Church Hammer, Europe, the small iron head engraved with the "IHS" symbol on one side, "1814" on the other, crosshatching and dots on the top edge, and stamped florets on each side of the handle, lg. 8 1/2 in. Literature: Codes & Symbols of European Tools, p. 84. Note: These hammers are referred to as church hammers because carpenters used them during construction of churches only. Provenance: The property of Laurent Adamowicz. Estimate $600-800 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.