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Tool (for wood) (Mortise gauge)
William Preston, Alexander Forbes
1852-1856
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Preston (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
- Lignum vitae
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.377 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.377 A, B
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Mortise gauge)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
William Preston (Maker); Alexander Forbes (Owner)
Place of Origin
London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1852-1856
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Fence
Inscription: stamped incuse "W. PRESTON" in a half circle "LONDON" stamped underneath
Type: Inscription
Location: Fence
Inscription: Stamped incuse once on three of the four faces "A FORBES"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
- Lignum vitae
Dimensions (inches)
2.6 (H) x 2.6 (W) x 8 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.5 (H) x 6.5 (W) x 20 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Goodman, W. L. 1968 British Plane Makers from 1700.
• pg 144 (Note: the index in this book is incorrect)Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 204, fig CBook: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 203