Object number
54/299
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Description
Wide bladed lathe tool used by a wheelwright in Ham, Wiltshire. Used for first rough cuts on a lathe. Inscribed 'ISAAC GREAVES'.
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.
Physical description
1 lathe tool: wood; metal (steel); good condition
Production date
1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31 1900-01-01 - 1924-12-31
Production period
Late-nineteenth century, Early-twentieth century
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