February 16, 2003:

Illustrated below is a C. DREW masons' brick hammer that was offered on Ebay this past week. C. Drew & Co. offered its clients two types of masons' brick hammers. The type offered here is referred to as the "Boston Pattern"; the other type, the "New York Pattern," is similar but appears to have rounded indentations at the corners about an inch or so behind the hammer face.

This is the first C. DREW masons' brick hammer that I've been able to find on Ebay after two years of diligent searching. A feature making the piece more interesting are the remnants of an attached label that refers to C. DREW and looks as though it also includes the word KINGSTON.

Thanks are extended to Rick Floyd for use of the photos.