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98/61/5
Collection
Description
Chisel used for stonework, with a flat end and an octagonal cross-section. Part of a collection of tools given to the Museum by Mr Stamp.
A heavy metal chisel, used for stonework, with a flat end and an octagonal cross-section. The top has been deformed by hammering. The chisel is part of a collection of woodworking and stoneworking tools given to the Museum by Mr Stamp.
Physical description
1 chisel: metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Description: Five heavy metal chisels with different sized flat ends. They have all been deformed at the top by hammering. Four have octagonal cross-sections and one has a circular section. // Dimensions: 60/16979 (1) 27.5 cm Diameter 2.5 cm // 60/1970 (2) 20.0 cm Diameter 1.5 cm – circular section // 60/17971&2 (3) & (4) 17.5 cm Diameter 2.0 cm // 60/16973 (5) 16.0 cm Diameter 2.0 cm // Associated information: See 98/60’
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