Glass cutter
Mr Shaw
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel, metal alloy and wood
Measurements
15 mm (W); 125 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26734
Summary
Glass cutter having stained wooden handle with metal ferrule. The metal head has six steel cutting wheels held in place by a screw and metal clamp which is numbered; 1 2 3 4 5 6. The head which has two slots for breaking off small pieces of glass is embossed on one side; SHAW / ENGLAND.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Mr Shaw, manufacturer