downright

Downright. Two-handled wooden tool with a large straight steel blade kept in place by a wooden wedge. Used for shaving the outside of a cask. Cooper's tool.

Object Details

ID: TOS0724
Type: downright
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Sheffield
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 130 x 355 x 205 mm
Parts: downright