Tools
Ward & Payne (Maker)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Steel; Wood
1995.0006.036
Object Number1995.0006.036 |
Tool (for wood) (Chisel)
Tools
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1. Mark; Shaft; Stamped incuse: "W (Symbol of crossed hammers) P"
2. Mark; Shaft; Stamped incuse: "WARD/CAST STEEL"
Steel; Wood
10 (L) , 0.5 (W) , 1 (Diam)
25.4 (L) , 1.27 (W) , 3 (Diam)
Width is from previous cataloguer and is referring to the cutting edge.
Text available soon.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 212-13
[Book] Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
• pg. 129, 182