Object Number 1995.0006.030

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Firmer chisel)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

Ohio Tool Co (Maker)
1851-1920
Began in Columbus, OH. Later moved to Auburn, NY. Became a part of Auburn Tool Company in 1893.

Place of Origin

Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, Midwest, United States, North America

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; on blade; Stamped incuse: "C.A. RIN"
2. Mark; on blade; Stamped incuse: "OHIO TOOL CO" "W.......ED" partially effaced

Materials

Iron; Wood

Dimensions (inches)

1 (H) , 17.75 (L) , 3.3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.5 (H) , 45.09 (L) , 8.5 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Kijowski, Gene W. 1990 Directory of American Tool Makers Colonial Times to 1899.
• pg 227
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 130
[Book] Roberts, Kenneth D. 1971 Planemakers and Other Edge Tool Enterprises in New York State in the Nineteenth Century.
• pg 176