Object Number 1957.0093.066 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Spokeshave)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

Samuel Newbould (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman. "British Planemakers from 1700" (1978). pg. 173.

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

Origin Notes

For the stock and wedge.

Secondary Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

For the blade.

Date

1790-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; On top of blade; "NEWBOULD" stamped incuse.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Beech, American; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

4.2 (H) , 8 (L) , 2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

10.7 (H) , 20.2 (L) , 5 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for assembled plane. The shave was not able to be disassembled. The stock measurements are: L: 20.2cm, W: 5.0cm, H: 4.5cm. The wedge measurements are : L: 8.4cm, W: 4.9cm, H: 1.3cm. The blade measurements are: L: 10.3cm, W: 4.7cm, H: 0.2cm.

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 a description of shaves and spokeshaves, see page 455-463.