Box plane
Sorby Steel
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood and metal
Measurements
80 mm (Height) x 80 mm (Depth); 550 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Sheffield
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153357
Summary
A box plane. A wooden box plane with a metal blade.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On the front of the metal blade.: WARRENTED / [an image of Mr. Punch] / I.SORBY / CAST STEEL / SHEFFIELD On one end.: BUCK / 261 DOWAR ROAD / LONDON On the top, and at each end.: S
Makers and roles
Sorby Steel , manufacturer