Box plane
J. Jowett
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, metal and brass
Measurements
120 x 190 x 40 mm
Place of origin
Sheffield
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153371
Summary
Box plane. A shaped oval wooden block with a flat top and bottom and flat ends. The middle is hollowed out and intersected by two metal blades, secured by metal and brass screws.
Provenance
Part of the John Williams Bequest, gifted to the National Trust in 1998.
Marks and inscriptions
On reverse of blade 1: J. JOWETT [in oval] / ROYAL ALBION / SHEFFIELD On reverse of blade 2: [stylised cross] / ROBt SORBY / SHEFFIELD Appears twice on reverse of blade 2: L
Makers and roles
J. Jowett , manufacturer Robert Sorby , manufacturer