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An adze is a woodworking tool for trimming and shaping surfaces in wood, and is used for finer work than an axe. This adze was used by a wheelwright at East Anstey, Devon.

1 adze head: metal

MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'ADZE (WHEELWRIGHT'S) // From Mr Vesey, East Anstey, North Devon.', MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – 'Origin // Devon, East Anstey // User // Wheelwright // Notes // An adze head with no handle.'