Object number
62/24
Description
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.
Physical description
1 adze head: metal
Archival history
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.'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5434.tif - High resolution image
