Tools
Robert Sorby (Maker)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Iron; Steel; Brass; Wood; Beech
1995.0006.443
Object Number1995.0006.443 |
Tool (for wood) (Hand saw)
Tools
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Robert Sorby (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman, ""British Planemakers from 1700." pg. 148.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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.
Iron; Steel; Brass; Wood; Beech
7.7 (H) , 33 (L) , 1 (W)
19.5 (H) , 83.7 (L) , 2.5 (W)
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[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.