Hammer, presented to Petty Officer-Blacksmith James Sutherland, Royal Navy

This hammer was presented in 1863 to Petty Officer-Blacksmith James Sutherland of the Royal Navy by Commodore Lord John Hay. It has an ebony handle and a silver head.

Sutherland had served under Hay's command for four years on board HMS Odin. The inscription on the hammer describes him as 'a first rate blacksmith, a good petty officer and in all respects a trustworthy man'.

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Online ID:	000-180-000-227-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland M.1946.69.1
Date:	1863
Material:	(Head) silver, (handle) ebony / velvet lined; polished
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What:	Hammer / case
Subject:	Decorative metalwork
Who:	Commodore Lord John Hay (Presenter) James Sutherland (Owner) Royal Navy (British sea forces)
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Description:	Royal Navy - Silver-headed hammer with ebony handle presented to James Sutherland by Commodore Lord John Hay, in velvet-lined, polished box
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