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Tool (for wood) (Compass plane)
John Cutler
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Cutler (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Brass
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.213 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.213 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Compass plane)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
John Cutler (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Toe
Inscription: "W. ROBERTSON" and "A. Mc FARLEN" (upside down and partially effaced)
Type: Inscription
Location: Plane iron
Inscription: "WARRANTED" stamped incuse with letters arranged in a half circle. "CAST STEEL" stamped incuse in with letters arranged in a straight line
Type: Inscription
Location: Heel
Inscription: "JNoCUTLER"
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Brass
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
5 (H) x 2.5 (W) x 7.3 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12 (H) x 6.35 (W) x 18.5 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 315, fig ABook: Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
• pg 172