Mainspring Punch

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Mainspring Punch

Entry/Object ID

1993.062.004 b

Description

Mainspring punch shaped like a pair of pliers, but has square ends. The top "jaw" has a row of tapered spikes, the bottom "jaw" has a flat plate with matching holes. The ends of the mainspring fit between the "jaws" and holes are punched. Made of heavy metal. Identical with (a) except (b) is in better condition.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Rust Jewelers

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jun-93 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Punch

Nomenclature Class

Multiple Use T&E for Materials

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

mainspring punch

Created By

Greenlee, Lucy

Create Date

April 4, 1997

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

October 18, 2023