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14 graining combs of various widths and thicknesses of teeth. From John Hillier, a master painter and decorator in Reading in the 1930s.
Fourteen metal graining combs of various widths and thicknesses of teeth, used with other graining tools to make a wood grain and knot effect on painted wood. They belonged to the donor's uncle, John Hillier, who was a master painter and decorator in Reading in the 1930s.

12 graining combs (plus case and lid): metal; fair condition- rusty

1930-01-01 - 1930