Summary

Two chipping-chisel holders, interchangeable cutters and a hammer in a wooden case. Made by Tangye Brothers, Birmingham, England. Contains 27 pieces.

A Tangye Brothers catalogue from 1884 describes these tools: "By the use of these Chisel Holders a great saving in workmen's time and cost of Chisels is effected. The cutting portion of the Chisel is distinct from the Holder, and when blunted, can be removed therefrom and replaced by a new one in a few seconds; thus the cutters may be of the very best material for the purpose, and at slight cost, since they are of small dimensions, while the holder or heavy portion of the tool may be of a material more suitable for its purpose, though cheaper. The cutters when blunted, can be placed on one side for hardening and grinding at leisure, and fresh cutters substituted; the workman can carry a complete assortment of chisels with him in a very small space, and so reduce the weight of his tool chest."

Physical Description

Polished brown wooden (mahogany) box with hinged and lockable lid. Inside there are compartments including a removable tray with various sized chisel cutters. Includes a ball-peen hammer and two chisel cutter holders, Type A and Type B. Central lidded compartment contains a piece of oakum (unpicked rope). Another lidded compartment is empty. Manufacturer's brass plate on exterior of lid; manufacturer's name marked on tool holders and numbers stamped on some chisel cutters. Chisel cutters for holder Type A (Tangye Patent Birmingham 113): 1 - Chisel Cutter Flat, Flat Tip, size 9/16" 6 - Chisel Cutter Flat, Cape Tip, size 1" 1 - Chisel Cutter Cross Cut, Cape Tip, size 1/4" 2 - Chisel Cutter Cross Cut, Cape Tip, size 5/16" (including cutter in holder) 2 - Chisel Cutter Cross Cut, Cape Tip, size 3/8" 2 - Chisel Cutter Cross Cut, Round Nose Tip, size 1/4" 3 - Chisel Cutter Cross Cut, Round Nose Tip, size 5/16" 2 - Chisel Cutter Cross Cut, Round Nose Tip, size 3/8" 1 - Chisel Cutter Cross Cut, Round Nose Tip, size 1" Chisel cutters for holder Type B (Tangye Patent Birmingham 114): 4 - Chisel Cutter Diamond Point, size 3/8" 1 - Chisel Cutter Square Punch, size 5/16" 1 - Chisel Cutter Round Punch, size 3/16" (in holder)

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