Object Name
Square
Artist/Maker
William Greaves & Sons
Date Made
After 1823-Before 1850
Materials
Wood --Iron --Brass
Catalogue Number
1471
Dimensions
L: 50.9cm W: 30.6cm H: 2.2cm
Description
A wood and metal carpenter's square. One arm is dark brown hardwood with the inner edge lined with brass. 6 brass pieces go through both arms to secure them. A stamp on each side of the arm reads "WmGREAVES & SONS / SHEAF WORKS / SHEFFIELD". The second arm is a strip of ferrous metal and sits at a 90-degree angle to the wood arm.
