{"product_id":"vintage-tinsmith-riveting-hammer-hickory","title":"Vintage Tinsmith's Riveting Hammer Hickory Handle Excelsall Link Salem Indiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage tinsmith's riveting hammer has a cross peen steel head, a flat striking face on one end and a wedge peen on the other, fitted to a hickory handle stamped \"EXCELSALL Genuine Hickory, O.P. Link Handle Co., Salem Indiana U.S.A.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe head weighs about 16 ounces, a standard weight for this style of sheet metal hammer, and the whole tool comes in at 1 pound with the dense hickory handle, a solid working piece for a tool collector or anyone who wants real vintage hand tools on display instead of reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e tinsmith's riveting hammer, cross peen style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand tool, sheet metal or tinsmith's hammer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos, estimated mid 20th century based on the handle stamp and hammer style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged steel head, hickory wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural dark steel head, honey toned hickory handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e handle stamped \"EXCELSALL Genuine Hickory, O.P. Link Handle Co., Salem Indiana U.S.A.\" The head itself has no visible maker mark, a common setup when an old head was fitted with a later replacement handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e none visible on the head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e classic American tinsmith's cross peen riveting hammer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e head length approximately 5 1\/4 inches, 12 inch handle, 16 ounce head, 1 pound total weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e flat striking face and wedge peen for setting rivets and seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e shows light use, sound and attractive with only minor flaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe handle stamp is clear and fully legible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead sits tight on the handle with no wobble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks or splits anywhere in the hickory handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe steel head shows an even dark patina from age and use, with no active rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe handle shows honest surface wear and grain lines consistent with a tool that saw real work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTinsmiths relied on a hammer built exactly like this one, a flat face for striking and a wedge peen for setting seams and rivets in sheet metal work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid pick for a tool collector, a workshop wall display, or anyone who appreciates real vintage hand tools that were actually built to be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Excelsall stamp ties the handle to the O.P. Link Handle Company of Salem, Indiana, a well known American hickory handle maker, fitted here as a quality replacement for the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturdy, honest, and ready for another few decades of light use or a spot on a tool wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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