17thC Horseman’s hammer

Victrix · 2nd August 2021, 08:37 PM

At the Wallace Collection:

” “War Hammer (Czákany), with a square, stepped, hammer-head with a square face and moulded neck, balanced by a long, slightly drooping, fluted beak. Short, socket straps with shaped edges at top and bottom. Octagonal wooden haft covered with leather and studded with groups of brass-headed nails (probably modern). The haft projects beyond the head at the top and is finished at the top and bottom with a steel cap with a small button in the center.

Polish or Hungarian, the first half of the 17th century.”

The hammer and beak look similar to mine.

2nd August 2021, 08:37 PM	#1
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 755	At the Wallace Collection: ” “War Hammer (Czákany), with a square, stepped, hammer-head with a square face and moulded neck, balanced by a long, slightly drooping, fluted beak. Short, socket straps with shaped edges at top and bottom. Octagonal wooden haft covered with leather and studded with groups of brass-headed nails (probably modern). The haft projects beyond the head at the top and is finished at the top and bottom with a steel cap with a small button in the center. Polish or Hungarian, the first half of the 17th century.” The hammer and beak look similar to mine. Attached Images