Harness Maker's Vice

Name/Title

Harness Maker's Vice

Description

Wood and wire harness maker's vice. Two curved wooden pieces joined in a block base. They form an arch at the top. Tops of boards have added wooden lips. Metal spring coiled around a wooden shaft between the boards that allows them to be tightened.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1845 - 1855

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1850. Green card cites date as ca. 1830.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

64.5 cm

Width

7.9 cm

Dimension Description

Wooden block functioning as base.

Height

5.7 cm

Width

11.1 cm

Length

24.1 cm

Material

metal wire, Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Described by Jeff Miller as in good shape.