Thor's Hammers
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Thor's Hammer is a symbol of the struggle against chaos and evil. It's the weapon used by Thor against giants, monsters, and other trollish folk who threaten the common good. It seems particularly appropriate in these troubled times. The Hammer was also important in the hallowing of hearth and home, in marriage ceremonies, and the invocation of fertility. There's an interesting article on the Hammer posted in Australia by Daniel Bray of Sydney University.
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They do not come with chains. There is such a variety of chains that I think you are better off buying one locally. You can get a far better selection, and a better price, at your local discount store than I could provide.
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Hiddensee Hammer
#5125; This is an elaborate Hammer that was part of a necklace found on the island of Hiddensee, Germany. The original was done in solid gold. The Hammer is a bit over 1 5/16” (1.35”) tall, and 1 1/8” (1.12”) wide. The opening is about .132", so it will take a 3 mm chain.
The price in bronze is
in sterling silver
Raven Hammer
#5101; This is an impressive Hammer incorporating a battle raven.
It looks modern, but is a very close copy of one found in Kabara, Scania.
The back of the Hammer is plain, and it's quite flat. The opening is just over a tenth of an inch, so it will take a 2.5 or 3 mm chain. If you want to use a a heavier chain or thong you could take it to a local jeweler and have them add a ring. (1.14"H by 1.09"W)
The price in bronze
the price in sterling silver is
Silver, with a small garnet cabochon
Silver, with a small amber cabochon,
Silver, with a small blue star sapphire cabochon,
Danish Thor's Hammer
#NV4; This is a popular piece reproduced by a number of craftsmen. The original piece was found in Romersdal, on the island of Bornholm, and is in the Danish National Museum in Copenhagen. Here's the original piece if you'd like to see it. (9 kb JPEG) There are many reproductions of this Hammer, but this is the closest to the Hammer I have seen. It is about 1 3/8" high, and a bit over 1 1/2" wide.
Cast in silver, the price is
in bronze it is $24
Laby Hammer
#5215; This stout Hammer is also a copy of a specific historical example. This time, one found at Laby, in the Uppland province of Sweden. The original of this hammer is in the Statens Historiska Museum, Stockholm. It's quite large and heavy, and is about 2 1/4" tall including the ring, and weighs about an ounce on my postal scale. Silver , Bronze
Dragon Hammer
#5109; This is modeled on the the famous hammer from Fosse, Iceland. (Photograph copyright by the National Museum of Iceland.) It's very cleanly cast, and a bit over 1 1/2" tall in the large size, and 1 1/8" tall in the small size.
#5109; Large, in silver, bronze,
#5102; Small, in silver, in bronze.
Icelandic Hammer
#NV3; This is an excellent reproduction of the famous Hammer from Fosse, Iceland. (Photograph copyright by the National Museum of Iceland.) It's a bit over 1 3/4" tall.
#NV3-S; in silver,
#NV3-B, in bronze
Icelandic Hammer
#ODN-103; Once more, this time in pewter.
This one is still more open and ligher in weight.
In fact, it is a bit flimsy and easy to bend. About 1 5/8" tall,
Stenby Hammer, stamped
The original was part of a hoard found in 1893 while building a house in Stenby, county of Motala, Sweden. The hord is thought to date from about the year 1000. These Hammers were made in close cooperation with with Östergötland Läns Museum. The maker was able to arrange the loan of the original in order to make an exact copy. The original was found on a plain loop. Without the loop it’s about 1 5/16” (1.32”) tall and 7/8” (.85”) wide. It has a simple pattern of punched decoration. Imported from Sweden. In silver, the price with the loop is , without the loop . The hole in the Hammer is sized to take a normal chain or light thong.
Stenby Hammer, plain
The original of this Hammer was part of a hoard found in 1893 while building a house in Stenby, county of Motala, Sweden. The hord is thought to date from about the year 1000. These Hammers were made in close cooperation with with Östergötland Läns Museum. The maker was able to arrange the loan of the original in order to make an exact copy. The surface does not have the punched decoration, but it has subtle hammered fnish and a very attactive defined shape (IMO). The Hammer itself is about 1 3/8" tall and 1 1/16 (1.08”) wide, and is mounted on a ring. With the loop. it’s just over 2" tall. Crafted in silver and imported from Sweden,
I like this one.
Halmstad Hammer
The original Hammer was found in Halmstad, Sweden. The loop is about 1 1/8" in diameter and the heigth of of the Hammer and loop is a bit over 2". Crafted in silver and imported from Sweden,
It's also available without the loop . The hole is quite small and you will need a fine chain.
Grete Hammer
The original Grete Hammer is rather crudely forged, and may have been made by the wearer rather than a professional jeweler. It's about 1 1/2" high with the ring. Imported from Sweden,
Without the ring
Lugnås Hammer
Lugnås is in Västergötland , Sweden. The loop is about 1" in diameter and the height of the Hammer with the loop is about 2 1/8". It's a classic Hammer shape decorated with a punched pattern. The original Hammer is in the Västergötlands museum. Crafted in silver and imported from Sweden,
Herrestad Hammer
The original of this Hammer was found in 1729, and is dated to about 1000 A.D. It was found while plowing in Herrestad, County of Skåne, Sweden. It's about 1 5/8" (1.3") tall without the loop, and 1" wide. With the loop it's about 2 1/8" tall. The price in silver with a loop is ,without The hole in this Hammer is quite small, and you will need a very fine chain to wear it without a loop. Imported from Sweden.
Vatnsdalur Hammer
The original of this Hammer was found in Vatnsdalur, Iceland. It's one of the veryfew Hammers from Iceland. It's made of quite thin sheet silver, and is about 1 3/4" tall with the ring. Imported from Sweden,
Birka Hammer
This is a really tiny Hammer. The original was found in a grave at Birka dating from about 800 A.D. It was a plain ring with two Hammers. The maker obtained the loan of the original in order to make an exact copy. Each Hammer is about 11/16” (.068”) tall, and 7/16” (.043”) wide. The Hammer on a ring is about 1 1/16" tall including the ring. Imported from Sweden.
Birka Hammer without the ring,
One Birka Hammer on a silver ring,
Two Birka Hammers on a ring, all in silver,
Punched Brass Hammer
#RF-2; Not all Hammers were silver or bronze of course, and here's one formed from sheet brass, with a punched design. They made by hand, so each one will be a bit different. A bit over 1 5/8" tall and 1 3/8" wide,
Forging Hammer
#RF-1; This is a solid three dimensional casting. It's a bit more than 1 1/2 inches not including the added ring. With the ring it's about 2 1/4". tall and has quite a bit of weight.
Cast in silver for
or bronze for
Small Hammer
#5219, A very small Hammer, it's just over 3/4" tall and 3/8" wide.
in silver, or in bronze.
Thor's Head Hammer
#5139, This is another Hammer with the staring face of a bearded warrior, perhaps Thor himself. It is a very solid casting with deep detail, about 1 1/2" tall and 1 1/4" wide.
In silver
in bronze
Thor's Ship Hammer
#5143, Here's a massive Hammer based on the Bornholm Ship, surmounted with Thor's face. It's over 2" high, and 1 3/8" wide, and weighs almost an ounce in silver.
In silver
in bronze
Celtic Knotwork Hammer
#5140, Boldly cast with good weight and detail, it is 1.7" tall and 1.2" wide. The large suspension opening (~.175") makes it suitable for wear on either a heavy chain or leather thong.
In silver
in bronze
Dragonhead Hammer
#5210, Another bold casting, this one has a dragonhead in full relief. It's a bit over an inch and a half tall, and about an inch and a quarter wide.
In silver
in bronze.
Stag Knot Hammer
#5124; The great stag stands at the apex of the four directional infinity knot. It's about 1 5/8" tall and 1 1/4" wide.
in bronze, in silver.
Rune Hammer
#5106; This is a small hammer with a different design on each side, as was common practice in the Viking Period. This is a contemporary design. (1.14"H by 1"W)
in bronze, in silver.
Stag Hammer
#5103; Similar to the Raven Hammer above, this one has a stag's head with sun and moon symbols. This is also a contemporary design, about an inch tall.
in bronze, in silver.
Ram Hammer
#5104; Similar to the Raven Hammer above, this one has a Ram's head with an eight spoked wheel. This is also a contemporary design, about an inch tall and 7/8" wide.
in bronze, in silver.
Sea Eagle Hammer
#5105; A small Hammer with a Sea Eagle combined with sun and moon symbols, it's a little over an inch tall and an inch wide.
in bronze, in silver.
Carnealian Thor's Hammer
Carnelian was highly prized in the Viking period, and was often cut into beads and amulets. These are copied after a Hammer found in Wolin, Poland, from a Viking settlement of about 950. The original Hammer was carved from amber, and is now in the Muzeum Narodowe, Szczecin, Poland. They are hand made with the old methods, so they vary in size and shape, but are about 1 1/2" tall. Strung with two cylinder shaped beads and ready to wear, (Imported from Sweden).
Pendants
Seated Thor
#5112; This is a close copy of a small bronze figure found in northern Iceland.
It is thought to depict Thor with his Hammer, and is about 1 1/2" tall.
in silver,
and in bronze
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