Two Consecutively Numbered Cone Hammers

[alvin]

Here are Cone Hammer #973 and #974, made in 1897. Like twin brothers, they finished their serviceable life in different paths and reunited yesterday, after 116 years.

Everything looks good on #973, except it's follower spring was a replacement. Given the overall condition, that's not surprising. Someone put a "four-fold" later style zig-zag spring in it. If you have an original early style "three-fold" spring for sale, or you know where I can find it, please let me know. Thanks.