Object Number 1995.0006.370 A, B

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Smoothing plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

Ward & Payne (Maker)
In the 1919 edition of "Industrial Sheffield and Rotherham", Ward & Payne was described as being one of "the oldest firms in Sheffield" with a 115 year history. Company addresses: 110 West Street (1860 - 1881), Limbrick Works (1885 - 1914)

Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Blade; "WARRANTED" arched over a curved border that encloses a set of crossed hammers over an anvil flanked by the letters "W" and "P" over *WARD over CAST STEEL" stamped in a shaped, serrated, rectangular border.

Materials

Iron; Steel; Brass; Wood

Dimensions (inches)

2.8 (H) , 7.4 (L) , 2.7 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

7 (H) , 18.8 (L) , 6.9 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for the stock, The wedge measurements are: L: 14.0cm, W: 5.2cm, H: 1.5cm. The main blade's measurements are: L: 17.9cm, W: 8.0cm, H: 0.4cm. The cap iron's measurements are: L: 11.7cm, W: 8.0cm, H: 0.3cm. The shoe plate's measurements are: L: 18.8cm, W: 6.9cm, H: 1.5cm.

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 on smooth planes, see page 360-361.
[Book] Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• pg. 175 (per previous cataloger)