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Tool (for wood) (Firmer chisel)
Fenton & Marsdens
1839-1849
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Fenton & Marsdens (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.023
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.023
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Firmer chisel)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Fenton & Marsdens (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
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.
Date
1839-1849
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Blade
Inscription: Stamped incuse: "FENTON & MARSDENS/CAST STEEL" " WOOD [....]/CHATHAM[...]"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
0.87 (W) x 9.5 (L) x 1 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.22 (W) x 24.13 (L) x 3 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Width refers to width of cutting edge, per previous cataloguer