Object number
54/558
Description
This small paring chisel was used by the donor's father, who was a wheelwright and carpenter in Braishfield, Hampshire. Paring chisels are used for fine paring and trimming on a lathe. The cutting edge on this paring chisel is 0.5 inches wide. The blade is stamped 'J.BEARDSHAW + SON CAST STEEL' and the handle is stamped 'J.TURNER'.
Physical description
1 paring chisel: wood; metal
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘… // DATE ACQUIRED: // GROUP: // NEGATIVE: // PERIOD: // PLACE OF ORIGIN: // NUMBER: // DESCRIPTION: …‘This small paring chisel was used by H.J.Bown, a wheelwright and carpenter of Braishfield, Hampshire. The shank measures 4 inches long and the cutting edge is 0.5 inches wide. The handle is 5.0 inches long. // See 51/354'
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1924-12-31
Production period
Early-twentieth century
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