Furmatur
Alternate title
- Turning chisel
Manufacturer
Hearnshaw Bros.
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeChisel; Turning Chisel
Registration NumberMMM 005140
DescriptionA turning chisel composed of a wooden handle with a sawn-off pommel; a brass ferrule, unpolished; and a paint-smeared turning chisel blade with a multi-faceted upper face, flat lower face, thin edge and a trapezoidal crossection, fairly oxidised. Blade is also inscribed with the John Bull trademark and what appears to be Hearnshaw Bros. Sheffield. The blade tapers slightly at the back all the way to the dome at the ferrule.InscriptionsInscribed "Hearnshaw Bros. Sheffield".Annotations and MarksJohn Bull trademark.MaterialWood; steel; brass
Place of ManufactureSheffield, England
Dimensions2.9 x 2.9 x 17.9 cmAlternate ID Numbers
- Inventory Card 50927-8
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.0441
- HM Object Number 87022
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
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