Object Number 1995.0006.009

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Firmer chisel)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

James Howarth (Maker)

Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; on blade; Stamped incuse in script "Bevelled"
2. Mark; on blade; Stamped incuse in block lettering "JAMES HOWARTH"
3. Mark; on blade; Stamped incuse in block lettering "SHEFFIELD"
4. Mark; on blade (reverse); Stamped incuse in block lettering "CAST STEEL"

Materials

Iron; Ash

Dimensions (inches)

1.3 (H) , 12 (L) , 1.3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.2 (H) , 30.5 (L) , 3.2 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
• pg 127