Object number
76/38
Collection
Description
A swage is a tool used to shape metal. This bottom swage is almost square, and has a shallow head and round groove. It was used for rounding metal. It was used and donated by Nalder & Nalder Ltd., agricultural manufacturers of Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Object name: SWAGE (BOTTOM) // ... // Notes: An almost square swage with a shallower head and round groove for rounding metal.'
Production place
Wantage
Object name
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13453.tif - High resolution image