Object Number 1995.0006.336

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Square)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

Fenton & Marsdens (Maker)

Thomas J. Wood

Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1843-1855

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; On one side of brass fitting; "A.FORBES" stamped incuse, partially effaced.
2. Mark; Once on each side of stock; "A.FORBES" stamped incuse.
3. Mark; On one side of stock; "FENTON & MARSDENS / BRIDGE STREET / SHEFFIELD" stamped incuse. Overlapping with "A.FORBES" stamped incuse.
4. Mark; On other side of stock; "WOOD / N. YORK" stamped incuse.

Materials

Iron; Steel; Brass; Wood; Rosewood

Dimensions (inches)

0.6 (H) , 7.8 (L) , 5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

1.6 (H) , 19.9 (L) , 12.6 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
• For reference to Fenton and Marsdens, see page 240.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For more information on squares, see page 472.