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This lathe tool has a v-shaped blade, and is used in conjunction with a lathe to produce narrow grooves on round wooden objects, either for ornament or use. The words ‘Rings Bros. London’ appear on the blade near the turned handle. It belonged to a family of Chilterns chair bodgers from Turville Heath, Buckinghamshire.

1 parting chisel; wood and steel; fair condition: woodworm holes and paint on handle

Greater London [region]

1850-01-01 - 1899-12-31

Nineteenth century, second half

Wood, Metal, steel

Rockall, Samuel (Agent)