Working History — 1820-1870
Oil stone
This oil stone was found in an early 19th century toolchest. Many of the tools are marked 'W Gray'. The oilstone was used to sharpen tool blades, especially plane irons.
- Category:
- Working History
- Object ID:
- 68.29/200
- Object name:
- oil stone
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 1820-1870
- Material:
stone
- Measurements/duration:
- L 155 mm, H 14 mm, W 24 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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- License this image:
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