1995.0006.443, Hand saw, side 1
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Tool (for wood) (Hand saw)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Creator (Role):

    Robert Sorby (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Materials:

    Iron; Steel; Brass; Wood; Beech

  • Museum Object Number:

    1995.0006.443


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1995.0006.443

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Hand saw)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

Robert Sorby (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman, ""British Planemakers from 1700." pg. 148.

Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Side of blade; A kangaroo logo / A Maltese cross / "ROB\T/ SORBY / CAST STEEL" stamped incuse.
2. Inscription; Side of blade; "SHEFFIELD" stamped incuse.
3. Mark; Medallion; "CORPORATE MARK" arched over a detailed kangaroo logo over a curved "KANGAROO", all in raised detail.

Materials

Iron; Steel; Brass; Wood; Beech

Dimensions (inches)

7.7 (H) , 33 (L) , 1 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

19.5 (H) , 83.7 (L) , 2.5 (W)

Object Description

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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
For reference to Robert Sorby, see page 148.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
For a description of hand saws, see page 421.