Item M5 -
Stortz & Son (Philadelphia) Leather Handle Slater’s Hammer.
One
of the more prominent makers of slater’s tools, John Stortz’s firm worked in
Philadelphia from 1853 to 1972. The “& Son” mark was first used in the very
early 1900s, when this tool was likely made. It is in much better condition
than you usually see them, having a good solid handle of leather rings and no
pitting or cracks. It has been little used. The head is 9 ˝” long from peen to
point and the handle is about 12” long. A touch that I can’t remember seeing
before is a brass or bronze nut at the bottom of the handle to tighten the
leather rings. Fine
Price - $45.00