Accession No

6177

Brief Description

large pocket chisel, used by Brian Harland during the surveys of Svalbard between 1949 and 1993, by Gilbow, English, c. 1930-1980

Origin

England; Sheffield

Maker

Gilbow

Class

earth sciences; surveying

Earliest Date

1930

Latest Date

1980

Inscription Date

Material

metal (steel)

Dimensions

length - 175mm; width - 19mm; depth - 13mm

Special Collection

Brian Harland collection

Provenance

Donated on or before 10/7/2003.

Inscription

[front]
GILBOW REGd
MADE IN ENGLAND
CHROME ALLOY STEEL
Can be sharpened with a smooth file

[back]
QUENCHED 33C
GILBOW SHEFFIELD ENGLAND

Description Notes

Large pocket chisel used by Brian Harland. Chrome alloy steel, with all but the pointed end painted sky blue. Chisel has two flat surfaces, with rounded surfaces between them. Chisel tapers to a point.

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