Object Number 1957.0026.065

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Mortise chisel)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

William Butcher (Maker)
1791-1870

Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1818-1828

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Side of blade; "[W.] BUTCHER" stamped incuse, partially effaced.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Ash

Dimensions (inches)

10.9 (L) , 1.3 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

27.8 (L) , 3.4 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

Blade length is 15.1cm.

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.