Contributed by Davistown Museum
Description
This forged iron and steel timber framing chisel dates from the heyday of the Cherryfield and Downeast shipbuilding era (1820-1850) when hundreds of ships were built in Cherryfield, Addison, Columbia Falls, Jonesport, Harrington and other downeast communities for the cod fishery.
Size: 11 1/4" long, 1 15/16" wide.
Markings: "G. B. RICKER CHERRYFIELD".
A chisel is a hand tool with a straight cutting edge at the end of a blade. It is used to cut, pare or separate solid material such as metal or wood. Used by striking or by applying pressure to the end of the tool. A framing chisel (often referred to as "American") is used for heavy carpentry and other framing work.
About This Item
- Title: Framing chisel, ca. 1825
- Creator: G. B. Ricker
- Creation Date: circa 1825
- Subject Date: circa 1825
- Location: Cherryfield, Washington County, ME
- Media: Forged iron and steel
- Local Code: 12801T9
- Collection: Maine Made Tool Table-Maritime III
- Object Type: Physical Object
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