93/37/43

A mortice gauge - a marking gauge with two spurs - possibly made of ebony and with brass inserts. A mortice gauge is used to mark the double parallel lines showing the position of a tenon or mortice joint. This gauge is part of a collection of tools, with tool box, which belonged initially to William Dadswell, who used the tools in the Burgess Hill region of West Sussex and later in Abinger Hammer in Surrey. The box and tools then passed to his son George Dadswell, and later to his son William Dadswell. They date from the nineteenth century and some of the tools are marked 'Dadswell'.

1 mortice gauge: ebony and brass

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Recorder: JMB // Date: 23.8.93 // Description: Date: C.19th // Large wooden box with hinged lid, metal handles and lock (no key). The box has two sliding tray with compartments inside and contains various wood working tools. // (See attached list for details of tools) // Inscription: some tools are marked DADSWELL // Dimensions of box: Length: 93.0 cm Width: 4.0 cm Height: 44.0 cm // Associated information: These tools were used by William Dadswell initially in the Burgess Hill region of Sussex and then at Abinger Hammer (Nr. Dorking) Surrey. // They were passed to his son George and then to George’s son William. MRS EDNA DADSWELL is the widow of William.’, MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) continuation sheet – ‘Number: 93/37/43 // Description: Mortice gauge made of ebony ? with brass inserts. 19 cm // R. A. Salaman, 1975, ‘Dictionary of Tools used in the Woodworking and Allied Trades, c. 1700–1970’ reference: p.204’

1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31

Nineteenth century

Wood, Metal, brass

Dadswell, J. V. (Agent)