Lot 295: Two vintage industrial hand tools comprising a pickaxe and a sledgehammer
A lot of two vintage hand tools of forged metal and wood construction. The first tool is a pickaxe featuring a dual-pointed forged metal head, a pattern frequently associated with railroad or ground works, mounted on a turned wooden handle. The second tool is a heavy-duty hammer with a rectangular forged metal head and a turned wooden handle. Both handles are constructed from turned hardwood, likely ash or hickory. No maker’s marks, brand names, or patent dates are visible on the metal or wood surfaces. The handles bear small adhesive inventory labels, including orange stickers with the handwritten number 295 and a white sticker with the characters 3 3. These examples represent standard British industrial or agricultural hand tools from the mid-20th century.
Condition report:
The tools are in used vintage condition. Both metal heads exhibit heavy surface oxidation and pitting. The wooden handles show surface grime, staining, and minor abrasions consistent with age and functional use. Both items remain structurally sound.
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