Colonial Pattern Hammer

[Quenchcrack]

Is there such a thing as a colonial pattern hammer?

[Quenchcrack]

This hammer was made by Michael McCarthy. Is this what could be called a Colonial Pattern?

[Frosty]

I don't know.

Looks like a fine piece of work though.

Frosty

[ThomasPowers]

Doesn't look like the old spanish colonial ones from here in the USA

You might want to look through something on Williamsburg to see what they are using.

[Quenchcrack]

Thomas, I did exactly that before I posted this. I did not see anything like this hammer. Michael's shop was entirely hand powered, no electricty anywhere, and he forged this entirely by hand. He said the group at the museum made their own charcoal and smelted their own iron. I don't think this is steeled wrought, though.

This is one of the hammers that had been stolen from me in the burglary I posted about several weeks ago. I am really glad to get it back.

I couldn't remember where I saw the term "colonial pattern hammer". It is right here in the auction section. It is one of Jymm Hoffman's hammers. Looks similar.

[Jymm Hoffman]

I would say it would be okay, maybe even work for earlier periods better. One of the common parts I see of earlier hammers, cross peen is in line with the bottom of the hammer. Many variations after that.

[Covforge]

Checkout Blacksmith Guild of VA Colonial Blacksmith Rendezvous pg.7 Blacksmith Guild of Viriginia - Gallery Their are several hammers in one picture.
What better than Williamsburg Smith's.
Travis

[solvarr]

I think you are asking the wrong question.
You are asking if there is a colonial pattern hammer.
The question should be what do colonial era hammers look like.
Based on the specialties and specific jobs they had a range of hammers.
Since the colonies were being colonized the origin of the colony/colonist can make a difference also.

that being said.
here are some williamsburg and monticello photos

williamsburg silversmith shop (some great hammer photos)
Williamsburg Silversmith - a set on Flickr

Probably what you are really looking for is in these 2 photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/solvarr...7601168033296/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/solvarr...7601168033296/

Williamsburg blacksmith shop (not so great on hammers it was honeymoon and my wife and I had a deal about not spending all day at the blacksmith shop)
Williamsburg Blacksmith - a set on Flickr

Monticello early american nail heading setup and clockjack pictures
Monticello 2008 - a set on Flickr

[Quenchcrack]

I do not want to know what ALL colonial hammers looked like; I just wanted to know if there was a typical pattern that could be representative of the Colonial Era. But thank you for your references. I went to Williamsburg and was also facinated with the Blacksmith and the Gunsmith even before I began smithing. My son just wanted to go on the roller coasters at Bush Gardens.

[JosephPrivott]

I beleive that the style of hammer used was dependent on the country of origin for the smith, or his master. it's conjecture