Object number
76/42
Collection
Description
Bottom swage with a semi-circular groove and a hole through the head. From Nalder & Nalder Ltd., manufacturers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
A swage is a tool used to shape metal. This bottom swage is oblong in shape with a semi-circular groove and a hole through the head parallel with it. The groove also has one flared end. The swage was used and donated by Nalder & Nalder Ltd., agricultural manufacturers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Archival history
Adlib recorded two swages (76/42/1-2) but according to the accession file there is only one., MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Object name: SWAGE (BOTTOM) // ... // Notes: An oblong swage with a semi-circular groove and a hole through the head parallel with it. The groove also has a flared end.'
Production place
Wantage
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