Blade
I. and H. Sorby
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
steel and metal
Measurements
197 x 62 x 8 mm
Place of origin
Sheffield
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153375
Summary
Metal blades. Twelve metal blades of various shapes and sizes from planes. Several are composed of two pieces of metal, one bigger than the other, and fixed together by a screw.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Top of two blades: [animal logo] / I & H SORBY [written in serrated triangle] Duplicated on one side of one blade: Q Top of one blade: [punch logo] WARRANTED/ I. SORBY / CASTLE STEEL [all enclosed within a serrated shape] Back of one blade: I. SORBY / SHEFFIELD Back of one blade: WARRANTED / STEEL Top of two blades: WARRANTED / [two hammers] / WARD / CAST STEEL [all enclosed within a serrated shape] Back of one blade: [...] LAW [three circles logo] Back of one blade: T. HILDICK / LONDON Side of one blade: J BUCK
Makers and roles
I. and H. Sorby, manufacturer