Tool Types

Hammers, other, stoneworking tools, wrenches

Directory of American Toolmakers Information

This company manufactured a nail puller, a slaters’ hammer, a slaters’ stake, and an adjustable wrench with an 1885 patent mark (Nelson 1999).

Identifying Marks

Belden Machine Co., "DEN"

General Information

Amongst slate roofers, Belden is famous for their slate hammers.

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References

Nelson, Robert E., Ed. (1999). Directory of American Toolmakers: A listing of identified makers of tools who worked in Canada and the United States before 1900. Early American Industries Association.
 

Links

/PDFsforInventory/WebVcIRother_PDF.pdf - Listing of the Belden slate hammer in the Davistown Museum collection.