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Tool (for wood) (Firmer chisel)
James Cam
1787-1849
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Cam (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Maple
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.007
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.007
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Firmer chisel)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
James Cam (Maker)
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/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Tang
Inscription: Marks: Stamped incuse on tang"JAMES-CAM/CAST STEEL"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Maple
Dimensions (inches)
1.2 (H) x 1.4 (W) x 15.9 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.1 (H) x 3.5 (W) x 40.3 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
• pg 116-118Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 139Book: Goodman, W. L. 1968 British Plane Makers from 1700.
• pg 168, ex of marks plate 22, pg 164