Object Number 1995.0006.026

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Mortise chisel)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

Ward & Payne (Maker)
In the 1919 edition of "Industrial Sheffield and Rotherham", Ward & Payne was described as being one of "the oldest firms in Sheffield" with a 115 year history. Company addresses: 110 West Street (1860 - 1881), Limbrick Works (1885 - 1914)

Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Side of blade; "WARD" arched over a logo depicting a pair of crossed hammers over an anvil flanked by the letters "W" and "P", in turn over "WARRANTED" curved, all stamped incuse.

Materials

Iron; Steel; Wood

Dimensions (inches)

1.1 (H) , 13.2 (L) , 1.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.8 (H) , 33.5 (L) , 3.9 (W)

Measurement Notes

Blade length is 16.9cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of mortise chisels, see page 141.
[Book] Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
• For reference to Ward & Payne, see page 182.