Leather-working tool
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and ivory
Measurements
6 mm (Depth); 78 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27522.1
Summary
Part of metal tool for marking curved lines, possibly on leather.
Full description
Part of a tool for marking curved lines, possibly on leather. Metal with small serrated wheel, fixed on end of two armed carrier. Ivory pulley below can engage with marking wheel. Device has screwed end.
Provenance
Purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.