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Tool (for wood) (Dovetail saw)
S. Biggin & Sons, Thomas J. Wood
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
S. Biggin & Sons (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
- Beech
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.225
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.225
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Dovetail saw)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
S. Biggin & Sons (Maker); Thomas J. Wood
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side of backing.
Inscription: An assemblage of words depicting "S. BIGGIN & SONS" arched over "Sheffield" with the assemblage flanked on one side with "CAST STEEL" and the other with "WARRANTED". All stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Side of backing.
Inscription: "MADE FOR T.J. WOOD NEW YORK" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
- Beech
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
4.9 (H) x 0.8 (W) x 14.7 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.4 (H) x 2 (W) x 37.4 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
• For reference to S. Biggins and Sons, see page 81.Book: Roberts, Kenneth D. 1971 Planemakers and Other Edge Tool Enterprises in New York State in the Nineteenth Century.
• For reference to S. Biggins and Sons, see page 189.Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of dovetail saws, see page 418.