Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Die, Screw |
Collection |
Oil Museum of Canada Collection |
Accession number |
OMC 2016.014 |
Catalog Number |
OMC 2016.014.001 |
Date |
1910s |
Description |
Metal die to make wood screws. Two handles on each end with a rectangular piece in centre with 4 different shaped holes. Above each hole is stamped the number 99 and beside the holes are the numbers 10, 12, 14 and 16. The company name and locations, Butterfield & Co. Derby Line, VT, Rock Island, Que. is stamped above the holes and the model No. 32B is stamped below the holes. |
Provenance |
This die was made in Rock Island Quebec for the Blacksmith industry and it was capable of threading a bolt from 1/4" to 3/4" in 10,11,12 and 14 threads per inch. |
Dimensions |
L-58 cm |
Inscription Type |
Stamp |
Inscription Technique |
Etched |
Inscription Location |
Above the dies |
Inscription Text |
Butterfield & Co. Derby Line, VT Rock Island, Que |
Inscription Language |
English |
Search Terms |
Tools Machine Shop |