Object Number 1995.0006.040

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Firmer gouge chisel)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

Fenton & Marsdens (Maker)

Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Origin Notes

This was produced in Sheffield. The additional mark for "Wood Corner of....." indicates that this was imported and sold through a dealer (T.J Wood) in New York City.

Date

1839-1849

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Blade; Stamped incuse: "FENTON & MARSDENS/CAST STEEL" on opposite side "WOOD CORNER OF CHATHAM ST"

Materials

Iron; Wood; Brass

Dimensions (inches)

10.4 (L) , 0.75 (W) , 1.4 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

26.5 (L) , 1.91 (W) , 3.5 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

Width appears to be the measurement of the cutting edge (per previous cataloguer).

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.
• pg 212
[Book] Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
• pg 195, 240