Stonemason's chisel (6)

Chisel used by stonemason.  It has a small squared 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 name 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 :
DMTL005n
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length (whole) 165mm, width (blade) 22mm, width (top) 20mm
Materials :
metal & iron alloy
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:0206.45
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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