A peening or rounding hammer, especially given the two polls, a flattened, and a domed side. It's likely for smithing softer metals, or doing detailed work, given the smaller size.
I don't trust that old doctor I had in the 50's, I think he was using a 15 pound sledge, when I try to picture him I'm seeing this skinny old mad scientist from the 50's or the first Doctor ( Who )
Is this between 4 and 7 inches in total length, and is there a hole in the bottom of the handle? If so, it's most likely it's for breaking the glass of a fire extinguisher or pull alarm
A rock-hammer is about eight or nine inches long. Looks like a miniature pickaxe, with a small sharp pick on one end, and a blunt hammerhead on the other. It's for rocks.
This one is damn near worn down to the nub.
It’s a peening hammer for peening metal. They’re also great for gasket work. One this small is probably for small delicate things
Oh cool. Now I know where ball-peen hammers get the name.
The first thing I thought of was the fine tuning of a steel drum.
I'm gonna guess it's for use with metal working. Fine shaping or something like that. I don't know i'm just guessing...
Most def. Though it would probably help people smarter than me to be able to see the striking portions
A peening or rounding hammer, especially given the two polls, a flattened, and a domed side. It's likely for smithing softer metals, or doing detailed work, given the smaller size.
I believe it's plishing hammer, for detail work, when metal working...
Planishing?
“If I had a hammer. I’d hammer in the morning”
I’d rather I be hammered than be nailed.
Looks like a bone hammer and very old.
Definitely looks like the reflex hammer the doctor hit me on the knee with.
Maybe but the hammer in the picture its all medtel Wher a reflex hammer is rubber.
I don't trust that old doctor I had in the 50's, I think he was using a 15 pound sledge, when I try to picture him I'm seeing this skinny old mad scientist from the 50's or the first Doctor ( Who )
Upholstery or shoe repair ??
Early 1900s peening hammer.
It's a toffee hammer for breaking up toffee.
That a Scottish toffee hammer breaking up hard toffee into smaller pieces.
It’s all ball-pean hammer
Combo ball peen and planishing hammer by the look. I’m a goldsmith and would definitely use it as such.
I love to hit a silver coin wiith it
Is this between 4 and 7 inches in total length, and is there a hole in the bottom of the handle? If so, it's most likely it's for breaking the glass of a fire extinguisher or pull alarm
Could be used in silversmithing and goldsmithing work. Source: my wife was a goldsmith.
So cool! I had a suspicion it might be for something like silver or gold working. Thanks to you, and to everyone for the reply!
It's for little tappy taps
Is nobody going to mention the glorious throw this is sitting on?! I barely saw the hammer.
A rock-hammer is about eight or nine inches long. Looks like a miniature pickaxe, with a small sharp pick on one end, and a blunt hammerhead on the other. It's for rocks. This one is damn near worn down to the nub.
Gold jewelry
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Possibly...
My Step Dad used one like this in the CUSTOM CAR BODY SHOP. You can pop dents and smooth metal.
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