Name/Title
Punch, RevolvingEntry/Object ID
1993.2.2Description
Revolving Punch has long curved handles, hinge at center where handles are joined. One element at top has rounded element with 6 hollow spokes. This fits into flat element on other side. Flat piece of steel is affixed to inside of one handle by means of two rivets. Marks: On one side of handle near top reads: "STEEL C.S. OSBOURNE & CO. NEWARK NJ"
From "Dictionary of Leathermaking Tools c. 1700-1950" by R.A. Salaman, p. 165:
"In this plier a turret of 4-6 different sized bits is mounted on one of the jaws; a spring latch mechanism enables any one of these bits to be set to face the 'anvil' jaw, ready for action. Today, these pliers are usually pressed from steel sheet for the sake of lightness; earlier models were solid for gings with square or hexagonal turrets. (p. 169) . . . punches are mainly for making round lace-holes which are later usually fitted with metal eyelets. The diameter of the holes punched varies from c. 1/32 to 3/16 in.Made/Created
Artist
C.S. Osbourne & Co.Date made
1850 - 1950Place
* Untyped Place
Newark, NJ, USADimensions
Height
9-1/4 inWidth
2-7/8 inDepth
1 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
McClay, Albert and JohnProvenance
Notes
Object belonged to John McClay circa 1854 and his son Albert McClay circa 1908-1977. Dontated in 1993 by Wayne Cunningham, son-in-law to Albert McClay.