Steel mason's point with pyramidal point (modified), tapered (upward) square shaft with chamfered arrises and a button head. Tip of point has been modified by filing two opposite sides to obtain a rectangular "point", about 3/32" x 1/8". Tool probably forged.
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Shaker Museum Point. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=24545. Accessed on November 18, 2024
