Object number
76/37/2
Collection
Description
Bottom swage with a groove used for rounding metal. From Nalder & Nalder Ltd., agricultural manufacturers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
A swage is a tool used to shape metal. This is an oblong bottom swage with a groove running perpendicular to the handle. It was used for rounding metal. It was used and donated by Nalder & Nalder Ltd., agricultural manufacturers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Physical description
1 bottom swage: metal
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘76/37(2) // Object name: SWAGE (BOTTOM) // ... // Notes: Oblong swages for rounding metal. The groove is parallel with the longest dimension.'
Production place
Wantage
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