University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
56/5/1-2
Description
A swage is a tool used for bending and shaping metal. The top swage, with a handle, is for rounding metal placed in the semi-circular bottom swage, which would be fixed to an anvil hole. This set of swages was used at Witheridge Farm in Hailey, Oxfordshire.
Physical description
swage: metal
Object name
Swage, top, Swage, bottom
Material
Metal
Associated subject
CRAFTS : metal-working
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2850.tif - High resolution image