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Tool (for wood) (Reamer bit)
Fenton & Marsdens
1841-1848
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Fenton & Marsdens (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.187
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.187
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Reamer bit)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Fenton & Marsdens (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1841-1848
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Flat side of shaft
Inscription: "FENTON & / MARSDENS" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
0.4 (H) x 0.5 (W) x 6.1 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1 (H) x 1.2 (W) x 15.6 (L)
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 reamer bits, see page 83.Book: Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For reference to Fenton & Marsden, see page 117.Book: Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
• For reference to Fenton & Marsden, see page 473.