Hammer for removing sword tangs

Production date
1980s
Description
Small brass 2-part hammer for removing and re-fixing wooden tangs in Japanese sword blades - has small awl for tapping out peg, screwed into top of hammer head. Possibly used by former Honorary Consultant Trevor Simpson.
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Length: whole: 120mm
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Accession number
19XX.1.2718

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