Object number
76/57
Collection
Description
Bottom swage or 'heading tool', square in shape, with a hollow and groove on the top face. From Nalder & Nalder Ltd., of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
A swage is a tool used to shape metal. This bottom swage, also known as a 'heading tool', is square in shape, with a hollow and groove on the top face. It was used and donated by Nalder & Nalder Ltd., agricultural manufacturers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Object name: SWAGE (BOTTOM) // Other name: Heading Tool // ... // Notes: A square swage with a hollow and groove on the top face.’
Production place
Wantage
Object name
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13467.tif - High resolution image
