Object number
76/37/1
Collection
Description
A swage is a tool used to shape metal. This is an oblong bottom swage with a groove running perpendicular to the handle. It was used for rounding metal. It was used and donated by Nalder & Nalder Ltd., agricultural manufacturers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘76/37(2) // Object name: SWAGE (BOTTOM) // ... // Notes: Oblong swages for rounding metal. The groove is parallel with the longest dimension.'
Production place
Wantage
Object name
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13452.tif - High resolution image
