Object Number 1995.0006.007

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Firmer chisel)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

James Cam (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman. "British Planemakers from 1700" (1978). pg. 168.

Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Origin Notes

By 1837, Marsh Brothers and Co were the sole manufacturers of James Cam tools. More research needed to see if this was produced during the Marsh period, but this was definitely produced in Sheffield.

Date

1787-1849

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Tang; Marks: Stamped incuse on tang"JAMES-CAM/CAST STEEL"

Materials

Iron; Maple

Dimensions (inches)

1.2 (H) , 15.9 (L) , 1.4 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.1 (H) , 40.3 (L) , 3.5 (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.
• pg 116-118
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 139
[Book] Goodman, W. L. 1968 British Plane Makers from 1700.
• pg 168, ex of marks plate 22, pg 164