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Furmatur

Alternate title
  • Turning chisel
Manufacturer Hearnshaw Bros.
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeChisel; Turning Chisel
Registration NumberMMM 005130
DescriptionA turning chisel composed of a wooden handle, a brass ferrule, and a chisel blade with a multi-faceted side and a flat bottom. The rear of the blade is narrower and features a slight taper all the way to the tang. The blade appears to be inscribed with an indistinct trademark and possibly Hearnshaw Bros. Sheffield.
InscriptionsInscribed "Hearnshaw Bros. Sheffield".Material
Wood; brass; steel
Place of Manufacture
Sheffield, England
Dimensions3.1 x 3.1 x 20 cm
Alternate ID Numbers
  • Inventory Card: 50907-8
  • HM Object Number: 87012
  • EEA Norway Grant: EEA.0431
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on view
Location
  •   Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
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