Object Number 1957.0026.237

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

1818-1820

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

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

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

1.4 (H) , 11.4 (L) , 1.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.5 (H) , 28.9 (L) , 3.9 (W)

Measurement Notes

The blade length is 13.5cm.

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.