Stonemason's chisel (4)
Chisel used by a stonemason. It has a broad blade, a squared shaft with two dimpled and serrated edges and the corners are chamferred. The end of the chisel is rounded to withstand impact when struck with a mallet. The mason's mark is on the side.
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 :
DMTL003n
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length (whole) 190mm, width (blade) 45mm, width (top) 23mm
Materials :
metal & iron alloy
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:0206.43
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council