Stonemason's chisel
Stone was worked using a range of tools including saws and chisels. Stone mason's tools have changed very little over the centuries. Finer shaping and detail was worked by striking chisels like this with a large wooden mallet.
Object no :
DMMI014n
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length 165mm, width (max) 89mm, depth (max) 48 mm
Materials :
metal, iron
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:0206.15
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
