Chisels Collection

Tools used in carpentry and joinery
Various tools used in carpentry and joinery, including a vice, saws, chisels, a plane, pliers, a compass and a hammer

Building and masonry tools
Various building and masonry tools, including a saw, a mallet, chisels, hatchets, a trowel and a hammer

Blacksmith at work in his forge
An elderly blacksmith hammering a horseshoe on his anvil. The owner of the horse awaiting a new set of shoes looks in at the window, while the blacksmiths cat scratches an ear on the work bench

Scene in Petticoat Lane
Traders in Petticoat Lane selling an eclectic selection of tools-saws, chisels, plyers, locks and even a giant corkscrew are laid out on the street

Columbus Memorial Construction, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Columbus Memorial Construction, 1912
Columbus Memorial Construction, 1912. [Carving of the world globe section of the Columbus Fountain, also known as the Columbus Memorial

Medal Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Medal Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Copperplate Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Copperplate Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Seal Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Seal Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Master Carpenter, Mr Puffett puts the finishing touches to a skirting, using a 400 year old carving as his model, for one of the restored Manchester Regiment chapel screens at Manchester Cathedral

Native Carpenters - India - using rules, planes and chisels. Date: circa 1903

Masonry and sculpture tools and equipment
Italian Masonry and sculpture tools and equipment on display Date: circa 1920s

The Mask Carver, Japan, 1804 / 30. Creator: Katsushika Hokumei
The Mask Carver, Japan, 1804/30

Metal and Wood Turner (engraving)
2801987 Metal and Wood Turner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metal and Wood Turner)

La Reunion carpenter tools (steel and wood)
DHS212793 La Reunion carpenter tools (steel and wood) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Woodworking Tools, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to
4071280 Woodworking Tools, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to the Art of Printing, pub. 1683 (engraving) by English School

Various instruments used by the natives of Otaheite (engraving)
820117 Various instruments used by the natives of Otaheite (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various instruments used by the natives of Otaheite)

Man with his noisy children (colour litho)
3096357 Man with his noisy children (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with his noisy children. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Tinman (engraving)
2802008 Tinman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tinman. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Builders Tools, engraved by Martino Schede (engraving)
810311 Builders Tools, engraved by Martino Schede (engraving) by Rostagni, Francesco (18th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. I, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. I, 1771/1779. [Wood engraving, tools]

Gravure en Taille-douce: pl. I, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Taille-douce: pl. I, 1771/1779. [Intaglio engraving]

Gravure en Maniere Noire: pl. VII, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Maniere Noire: pl. VII, 1771/1779. [Mezzotint engraving]

BARREL MAKING - COOPER
A diagram depicting the processes involved in making barrels. Date: 1866

TOOLS / CHISELS ETC / 1889
Various types of chisel, knife and gouge Date: 1889

Woodworking Tools, pub. 1683 (engraving). Creator: English School (17th Century)
Woodworking Tools, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to the Art of Printing, pub. 1683 (engraving)

Engraving depicting the reconstruction of the likely method of mounting Stone Age tools
Engraving depicting the reconstruction of the likely method of mounting stone Age implements. Dated 19th Century

Calbourne, Isle of Wight, Hants - Dressing watermill stone
Calbourne, Isle of Wight, Hampshire - " Dressing the stone" at the watermill. Date: circa 1950s

Parisian Street Hardware salesman - Paris, France. Date: circa 1930s

Statuary 1827
A statuary chisels away at his latest statue; his other creations surround him. Date: 1827

Derby Railway Servants Orphanage Workshop
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - boys with planes, mallets, chisels etc in the carpentry workshop. Date: circa 1908

Carpenters Tools (engraving)
XJF486338 Carpenters Tools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hand Saw, bradawl, jack plane, drawing knife, mortice chisel, a set square, dividers, auger)

A relief wood carver and his work
A relief wood carver seated alongside his work and the tools of his trade Date: circa 1920

Flavius Josephus (c37-c100) Jewish Antiquities Construction of the Temple at Jerusalem by King Solomon (directing proceedings from balcony). The building shown is Notre Dame de Paris. 15th century

Rusty metal tools C013 / 9776
Rusty metal tools. Close-up of a collection of old metal tools that have turned rusty. Rust (orange) is hydrated iron oxide. It forms as iron reacts with atmospheric water vapour and oxygen

Bow, arrows, and quiver, also arrowheads and armband
Carpenters chisels. Drawing shows eight types of wood chisels. Date 1878 Nov

Workshop of H. Trauffer - Davos, Switzerland
The carpentry workshop of carpenter H. Trauffer of Davos, Switzerland, pictures carving a fabulous life-size Saint Bernard dog. Date: circa 1920s

Penrhyn tomb, Llandegai Church, North Wales
Detail of the Penrhyn tomb in Llandegai (or Llandygai) Church, near Bangor, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. The tomb was sculpted by Richard Westmacott for the first Lord

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Chisels: The Timeless Tools of Craftsmanship From the bustling streets of Petticoat Lane to the serene workshops in India, they have been an integral part of carpentry and joinery for centuries. These versatile tools, often associated with building and masonry work, hold a special place in the world of craftsmanship. In a blacksmith's forge, sparks fly as skilled hands shape these sturdy instruments. With their sharp edges and solid handles, chisels become extensions of the artisan's creativity. They carve intricate details into wood or stone, bringing life to architectural wonders. Travel back in time to ancient Assyria where monumental winged bulls stood tall. Engravings from 1849 depict workmen using chisels alongside ropes and implements to move these colossal sculptures atop artificial mounds, and is through their laborious efforts that history was preserved. Meanwhile, halfway across the globe in Japan during the early 19th century, a mask carver delicately wields his chisel on a piece of wood. Each stroke reveals emotions frozen in time – laughter or sorrow etched onto a wooden canvas by this masterful artist. Closer to home, Mr Puffett meticulously adds finishing touches to a skirting board with his trusty set of chisels. His expertise shines through as he effortlessly creates smooth contours and crisp lines that enhance any interior space. But it is not just professionals who appreciate these remarkable tools; native carpenters in India rely on them daily as they construct homes and structures that withstand time's test. Their skillful hands maneuver each strike with precision – shaping beams and crafting joints that will endure generations. Whether used by artisans creating breathtaking sculptures or craftsmen constructing functional pieces for everyday use, they can more than mere tools; they embody dedication and artistry passed down through generations. So next time you encounter one of these humble yet mighty instruments amidst your woodworking endeavors, take a moment to appreciate the legacy they carry.