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

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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: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  M.1946.69.1
• Date: 1863
  
• Material: (Head) silver, (handle) ebony / velvet lined; polished
  Hammer / case
  
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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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