Name/TitleKnife
Stack / Hay / Trussing
About this objectThe (ash) handle is broken. The shank is attached to the handle by what appears to be a broad plate acting as a tang, with a brace on top of the handle. The blade is stamped with a name and a trademark.
Medium and MaterialsAsh handle
Inscription and MarksThe blade is stamped: W. GILPIN WEDGESMILLS WARRENTED
Trademark: 2 crossed axes
MeasurementsLength of blade: 1 foot 5 inches
Broadest width: 4 5/8 inches (at top)
Shank: 5 1/4 inches (angled at 1 1/2 inches from handle)
Handle (remains of) 9 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 2 inches (square in section for 3 3/4 inches
Plate/tang: 3 inches (wide) x 1/2 ( thick)
Brace on top of handle: 3 3/4 inches x 3/4 inch (wide)
Object Typeknife
Object numberSTMEA:B.266
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)