Object Number 1957.0026.215

Object Name

Tool (for clocks) (Keyhole saw)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

Date

1810-1840

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Iron; Steel; Antler

Dimensions (inches)

0.6 (H) , 7.12 (L) , 3.4 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

1.5 (H) , 18.1 (L) , 8.6 (W)

Measurement Notes

The blade measurement are: L: 8.0cm, H: 1.3cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of keyhole saws, see page 424-425.