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Tool (for metals) (Heating torch)
National Welding Equipment Company, Inc.
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
National Welding Equipment Company, Inc. (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
San Francisco; California; West; United States; North America
Materials
- Copper alloy
Museum Object Number
1986.0050.312
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects
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Object Number
1986.0050.312
Object Name
Tool (for metals) (Heating torch)
Category
Tools - Rieman William Michel Silversmithing Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
National Welding Equipment Company, Inc. (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
San Francisco; California; West; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Head
Inscription: stamped incuse "National" (in script) / "Cutting and welding equipment/ MFC. BY/ National Welding Equipment Co./ San Francisco, CAL/PATENT 1835215/N-6"
Type: Inscription
Location: Dual pipes
Inscription: stamped incuse with the words"AIR" and "GAS" "NO. 8"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Copper alloy
Dimensions (inches)
1.8 (H) x 5.3 (W) x 15.6 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.5 (H) x 13.5 (W) x 39.5 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Untracht, Oppi. 1968 Metal Techniques for Craftsmen.
• This type of torch described pg 166Book: Untracht, Oppi. 1968 Metal Techniques for Craftsmen.
• Style pictured (multiple figures) pg 169Book: Hasluck, Paul. 1912 Metalworking.
• pg 231