Object number
76/10
Collection
Description
A top swage used for shaping metal. It was used and donated by Nalder & Nalder Ltd., agricultural manufacturers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
This is a top swage, a tool used for shaping metal. The groove in the swage head is parallel to the handle. It was used and donated by Nalder & Nalder Ltd., agricultural manufacturers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Object name: SWAGE (TOP) // ... // Interest: ORIGIN – WANTAGE – OXON // USER – NALDER & NALDER // DATE USED – Up to 1976 // ... // Notes: A top swage with the groove in the head parallel with the handle. Most of the other swages have grooved face at right angles to the handle.'
Production place
Wantage
Object name
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13436.tif - High resolution image
