Object number
76/9/1
Collection
Description
Top swage, with a crescent-shaped head was used by Nalder & Nalder Ltd., agricultural manufacturers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
A swage is a top and bottom tool used by blacksmiths to work hot metal into shape, and swages are made in any form required. This is a top swage, with a heavy crescent-shaped head and a wooden handle. It was used and donated by Nalder & Nalder Ltd., agricultural manufacturers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Physical description
2 top swages: metal (iron); wood
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Object name: SWAGE – TOP // ... // Interest: ORIGIN – WANTAGE. OXON // USER – NALDER & NALDER // Date – Up to 1976 // ... // Notes: Two heavy swages with cresent shaped heads and wooden handles’
Production place
Wantage
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1999-12-31
Production period
Twentieth century
Object name
Material
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13433.tif - High resolution image
