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Isaac Greaves (Manufacturer)

This wide bladed lathe tool was used by the donor's father, a wheelwright in Ham, Wiltshire. It was probably used for the first rough cuts on a piece of wood on the lathe. It is inscribed 'ISAAC GREAVES' on the blade.

1 lathe tool: wood; metal (steel); good condition

1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31 1900-01-01 - 1924-12-31

Late-nineteenth century, Early-twentieth century

Lathe tool, Chisel

Wood, Metal, steel