Tools
Ward & Payne (Maker)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Iron; Steel; Wood
1995.0006.050
Object Number1995.0006.050 |
Tool (for wood) (Gouge)
Tools
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1. Mark; Tang; "WARD / CAST STEEL" beside a logo depicting a pair of crossed hammers over and anvil flanked by the letters "W" and "P", all stamped incuse.
Iron; Steel; Wood
11.1 (L) , 1.5 (Diam)
28.1 (L) , 3.8 (Diam)
The length of the blade is 13.3cm.
Text available soon.
[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.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of carving chisels and gouges, see page 135-136.