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Tool (for wood) (Dovetail saw)
Spear & Jackson
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Spear & Jackson (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
- Mahogany
- Beech
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.317 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.317 A, B
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Dovetail saw)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Spear & Jackson (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side of backing
Inscription: A central crest depicting "SPEAR & JACKSON" arched over a crown logo over "S[&J]" in turn over "Sheffield". The crest is flanked by the words "Double Refined" on one side and "Spring Steel" and "WARRANTED" on the other. All words with lowercase letters are script and the others are block. All stamped incuse and slightly effaced.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
- Mahogany
- Beech
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
4.6 (H) x 0.8 (W) x 13.4 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
11.7 (H) x 2.1 (W) x 34 (L)
Measurement Notes
The measurements above are for the saw. The measurements for the cover are: L: 22.7cm, W: 1.7cm, H: 0.7cm.
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 Spear and Jackson, see pages 54 and 86.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.