References:
The following information is from:
"Crucible Tool Steel, Polished Faces." (per catalogues No. 36, 37)
"Being forged by hand the shape of these Hammers can readily be altered from time to time to conform to the demands of the bricklayers, thus permitting the trade to always get the latest pattern in popular demand." (per catalogues No. 36, 37)
"Professional size and weight." (per "Ripping Tools" catalogue of May 1, 1954)
"For cement block work." (per catalogues No. 59, 63)
"This is a heavy, 32 ounce hammer for extremely tough work, requiring large amounts of striking power." (per catalogue: June 1968)
Catalogue listings (from catalogues No. 36, 37):
Masons
Brick Hammers: Boston Pattern. Shipping wt. per dozen: 25 lbs. Price
per dozen: $15.00. (per catalogues No. 36, 37)
Masons
Brick Hammers: Boston Pattern. Shipping wt. per dozen: 33 lbs. Price
per dozen: $20.00 (per catalogues No. 36, 37)
The latter listing: "about 10 oz. heavier, making it suitable for both Bricks and Concrete Blocks."
Catalogue listing (from catalogue: May 1, 1954):
Masons
Brick Hammers: Boston Pattern. 1" square face. 7-3/4" long
head. Wt.: 1-1/2 lbs each. Box: 6. Price per dozen: $36.00
Catalogue listings (from catalogues No. 59, 63 and price list: January 1, 1967):
Bricklayers
Hammers: No. 244A.
Catalogue listing (from catalogue: June 1968):
Masons
Hammers: No. 2462. Wt.: 32 oz head. Box: 2. List price: $5.50.
The prices listed above are for historical purposes only; listed items are not being offered for sale.