PLANE, Smoothing-Spiers Type
T1981.121
See R.A. Salaman (1975) Dictionary of Tools, p. 361 fig.538, C & p. 362.
Stewart Spiers, Ayr, scotland (1910-1920)': 'These handsome and still sought-after planes...The stock took the form of a steel box or channel with rosewood core....the mild steel sole plates and side plates were frequently dovetailed together in a highly ingenious manner.....On face of core: 'SPIERS/ AYR/30' on end of sole plate: 'DOVETAILED' - 'RIDGEWAY' impressed r.h.s. and l.h.s. Core. 'W.J. RIDGWAY' hand-engraved. RHS side plate. On wedge & blade : 'EST 1840 / STEWART SPIERS/ AYR SCOTLAND' 'Steward Spiers/ REGD TRADE MARK'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1981.121 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
| Credit: | WJ Ridgway |
Material
| Cast Steel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Brass/Metal |
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| Rosewood/Wood |
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| Steel/Metal |
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Measurement
| dimensions | 23 x 13 x 6.5cm |
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