Contributed by Davistown Museum
Description
A mastshave is a large and heavy variety of the Carpenter's Drawing knife with a straight, flat blade used for trimming masts and spars.
James Mallet, who made this shave, worked in Warren from 1856-1871.
It is signed MALLET CAST STEEL WARRANTED WARREN ME
Size: 22 1/2 long, 15 3/4 blade.
About This Item
- Title: Mast shave, Warren, ca. 1856
- Creator: James Mallet
- Creation Date: circa 1856
- Subject Date: circa 1856
- Location: Warren, Knox County, ME
- Media: Cast steel, wood, brass
- Local Code: 72801T1
- Collection: Maine Made Tool Table-Maritime IV
- Object Type: Physical Object
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