Gimlet
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
metal
Measurements
135 x 62 x 12 mm
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153359
Summary
A gimlet. A metal object with cylinder-shaped handle attached to a long metal implement. It is twisted at the end to a defined point.
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 side of handle: WM [...] RIDGWAY/SHEFFIELD/[logo of man with tool in hand held over his head] POWER/ MADE IN / ENGLAND On side of handle: 7