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Catalogues
on Disk No. 2 This CD contains a collection of tool catalogues many of which were used by Jameson & Son (Tools) Ltd. of 71 Houndsditch, London, wholesale tool dealers from pre-1856 to 1978. There are 17 catalogues on the disk including Chesterman No. 102 (n.d.) Isaac Greaves "Gambia" (n.d.) John Davis & Sons, Derby (1898) Nettlefold & Sons (1911) Wm. Ridgeway Woodboring tools (1938) Price £6.50 inc. UK p & p |
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reprint of the 1787 Directory of Sheffield with an introduction by Jane Rees. This directory with its inclusion of the maker's marks of cutlers, edge-tool makers, file smiths and sickle makers is of particular value to those interested in the history of hand tools, their manufacture and identification. Price £11.95 + p & p |
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A reprint of the
only known catalogue of James, Isaac and John Fussell with an introduction by Jane & Mark Rees. This firm of edge tool makers was based in Mells in Somerset. The catalogue dates from c. 1895, shortly before the firm was taken over by Isaac Nash. Price £8.50 + p & p |
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Journal No. 15 Recently published, Journal No. 15 contains the following articles: The earliest makers marks on golf clubs and their relation to other marked joiners wares of the same period. Plane styles and the first plane makers in France The Leverhulme Collection of British Trade Cards "Click Go the Shears:" Some Facets of Hand Tool Sheep-Shearing Days in the Woolsheds of Australia 1860-1900, and the Coming of Machines Price £15.00 + p & p |
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Society's publications are a source of pride for both their quality and
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Newsletters:
Members received a 36-page quarterly illustrated newsletter. This
contains notices of forthcoming meetings and visits; reports on past
activities; articles and letters from members and queries on tools and
trades together with a variety of other news and information. |
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| Journals: The Society's Journal, Tools and Trades is published approximately every 18 months. It contains articles of lasting importance, based on original research from both within the UK and overseas. |  |
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Reprints and special publications:
The Society produces additional occasional publications such as
catalogue reprints or special investigations into tools or trades which
members receive as part of their membership benefits. One such publications is The Tool Chest of Benjamin Seaton - an in-depth analysis of an 18th century tool chest and its kit of tools in the possession of the Guildhall Museum, Rochester, Kent. This publication is now out of print. The reprint of the 1787 Sheffield Directory and the reprint of the Fussells of Mells catalogue are other examples |
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Updated December 2007
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