Object Number 1995.0006.290 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Bevel quirk plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

Robert Thomas (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman, "British Planemakers from 1700." 2nd ed., 1978, pg. 152.

Place of Origin

Oxford, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Stock, on toe; Stamped in block letters "THOMAS" "WARDOURS" "OXFORD ST"
2. Inscription; Stock, on heel; Incised "2/8" (upside down)

Materials

Iron; Boxwood; Beech; Beech

Dimensions (inches)

6.4 (H) , 9.4 (L) , 1.12 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

16.3 (H) , 23.8 (L) , 2.86 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measured assembled.

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.
• pg 338-42.
[Book] Goodman, W. L. 1968 British Plane Makers from 1700.
• pg. 152