Object Number 1995.0006.063

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Gouge)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

Butcher, William & Sam (Maker)
Goodman, "British Planemakers form 1700" (1978), 168.

Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Tang; "[?] BUTCHER / CAST STEEL" stamped incuse, partially effaced.

Materials

Iron; Steel; Wood

Dimensions (inches)

10.5 (L) , 1.1 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

26.7 (L) , 2.8 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

The length of the blade is 11.4cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For reference to William and Sam Butcher, see page 168.
[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.