Harness Maker's Vice

Name/Title

Harness Maker's Vice

Description

Wooden harness maker's vice. Is attached to a bench with legs joining it to the seat. Is a home made construction. The pair of clamps are held by a threaded spindle and a wood bolt.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1870 - 1880

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Probably made in 1875. Both sides of the bench are studded with lines of small nails!

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Carved

Location

On the top.

Transcription

"1875"; :/F M S"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

79 cm

Length

86 cm

Material

Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Good