Object Number 1957.0026.115

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Socket chisel)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

Wilcox & Co (Maker)
1849-1849
Bibliography: Hummel, "WIth Hammer in Hand." (1968) pg. 68. Likely A. Wilcox & Co.

Place of Origin

Rocky Hill, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Side of blade; An eagle logo (partially effaced) over the words "WILCOX & [CO] / CAST STE[EL] / WARRANTED" (partially effaced) over an inverted fluer-de-lis (partially effaced), stamped incuse.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Hickory; Chestnut; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

1.4 (H) , 16.3 (L) , 1.9 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.6 (H) , 41.3 (L) , 4.9 (W)

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 more information, see page 144.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 25, p. 69. For reference to this object and Wilcox & Co.