University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
60/361
Collection
W. W. Field (Wheelwrighting) Collection
Description
This is an oil stone, a sharpening stone used to sharpen tools and implements. It consists of a wooden base with the oil stone fitted into it, with a wooden lid. It belonged to Mr W. W. Field, a wheelwright in Winson, Gloucestershire. Mr Field retired circa 1960 and the business closed.
Object name
Oil stone
Associated subject
CRAFTS : wood-working
Wheelwrighting
Tool sharpening
Associated person/institution
Moore, Allen & Innocent (Agent)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_3265.tif - High resolution image