Historical information

Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools .

Significance

This hammer is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900

Physical description

c1900 Hammer with a wooden handle and metal head. The metal head a circular striking edge and a tapered wedge shaped edge