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Carpenter’s square / iron / c. 1800

Description

An early blacksmith-made iron carpenter’s square, c. late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. The earliest square of its kind I’ve seen, the iron tool was likely hand-forged by its user, with hand-hammered measure markings and numerals. A sculptural (and useful) object.

 

Condition

Timeworn with handsome patina.

 

Measurements

10 inches long
7 inches wide

 

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