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Tool (for wood) (Gouge)
Butcher, William & Sam
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Butcher, William & Sam (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.063
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.063
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Gouge)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Butcher, William & Sam (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Tang
Inscription: "[?] BUTCHER / CAST STEEL" stamped incuse, partially effaced.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
Dimensions (inches)
10.5 (L) x 1.1 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
26.7 (L) x 2.8 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
The length of the blade is 11.4cm.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For reference to William and Sam Butcher, see page 168.Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of carving chisels and gouges, see page 135-136.