| Ref No | GSL/OB/9 |
| Title | Murchison's 'Silurian Hammer' |
| Date | [c.1830] |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Format | Object |
| Description | Geological hammer, with brass plate on handle inscribed 'Murchison's Silurian hammer taken and used on two expeditions to the Polar regions by George Back, 1833-4-5 & 6-7, July 1867'. |
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| Provenance | It was reported that Kenneth Murchison gave 'two cases containing geological hammers belonging to Sir Roderick Murchison...' to the Society, Council Minutes, 17 May 1944. Unclear which of the Murchison hammers these are (see OB/8) |
| Access Conditions | Access is by appointment only. Please contact the Archivist for further information. |
| Language | English |
| Related Material | A letter from George Back to Murchison returning the hammer is at LDGSL/838/B/40/1 |
| Previous reference | Ob 9 |