Tools
William Greaves & Sons (Maker)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Iron; Steel; Wood
1995.0006.041
Object Number1995.0006.041 |
Tool (for wood) (Gouge)
Tools
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
William Greaves & Sons (Maker)
1816-1849
Antiques Magazine, December 1922 p 261 -267.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1. Mark; One side of tang; "GREAVES & SONS / [C]AST STEEL" partially effaced, stamped incuse.
2. Mark; Other side of tang; "SHEAFWORKS" stamped incuse.
Iron; Steel; Wood
10.2 (L) , 1.2 (Diam)
25.8 (L) , 3 (Diam)
The length of the blade is 12.7cm.
Text available soon.
[Book] Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
• For reference to Greaves and Son, see page 173.
[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.