Tools
Fenton & Marsdens (Maker)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1839-1849
Iron; Wood; Brass
1995.0006.023
Object Number1995.0006.023 |
Tool (for wood) (Firmer chisel)
Tools
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Fenton & Marsdens (Maker)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
This was produced in Sheffield. The additional mark for "Wood Corner of....." indicates that this was imported and sold through a dealer (T.J Wood) in New York City.
1839-1849
1. Mark; Blade; Stamped incuse: "FENTON & MARSDENS/CAST STEEL" " WOOD [....]/CHATHAM[...]"
Iron; Wood; Brass
9.5 (L) , 0.87 (W) , 1 (Diam)
24.13 (L) , 2.22 (W) , 3 (Diam)
Width refers to width of cutting edge, per previous cataloguer
Text available soon.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 139
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 131, fig 169, 2423
[Book] Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
• pg 195, 240