Número del objeto
76/8
Descripción
A swage is a top and bottom tool used by blacksmiths to work hot metal into shape, and swages are made in any form required. This is a top swage, with a heavy crescent-shaped head and a wooden handle. It was used and donated by Nalder & Nalder Ltd., agricultural manufactuers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Descripción física
1 swage: metal, wood
Historia del archivo
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Object name: SWAGE (Top, half round) // Other name: TOP HALF ROUND SWAGE // ... // Interest: ORIGIN – OXON, Wantage // USER – Nalder & Nalder // Date used – Up to 1976 // ... // Notes: A swage with a heavy cresent shaped head and wooden handle’
Lugar de producción
Wantage
Nombre del objeto
Material
Documento digital
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13432.tif - High resolution image
