Antique Upholstery Carpet Hammer with Strapped Wood Handle - Claw Peen Tack Hammer for Upholstery, Carpet Installation & DIY Crafts

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Being offered for sale is the antique UPHOLSTER'S "CARPET HAMMER", a.k.a. "CARPET LAYERS' HAMMER", CLAW PEEN TYPE (hand forged iron with copper rivets and one gorgeous hardwood handle) by unknown manufacturer (no visible maker's mark(s)), from circa the mid -to- late 19th century (best guess), as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES. Being offered for sale AS-FOUND, uncleaned. May require a thorough detailing to bring to its full potential.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED or your money back...no questions asked!

CONDITION NOTES:

* ONE SIDE OF HANDLE IS DAMAGED, WITH A CHUNK OF WOOD MISSING. SEE LAST 4 PICTURES.

* WE SEE NO ADDITIONAL BREAKS OR REPAIRS.

* MINOR -TO- MODERATE OVERALL COSMETIC WEAR, AS TO BE EXPECTED WITH AGE.

* HEAD IS ULTRA SECURE TO HANDLE WITH ZERO PLAY/WOBBLE.

* HANDLE REMAINS STRUCTURALLY RIGID, SOLID & STRONG.

* OUTSTANDING, RICH PATINA THROUGHOUT.

* SEE PICS.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:

Head measures 6" wide with 1/2" diameter face. Straps run down handle approx. 4". Overall, 12-3/8" long.

Total weight is 7.0 oz. (including handle).

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