Three hardy tools for blacksmith’s anvil from Portslade forge, Sussex, Britain, 1890-1930

Three hardy tools for blacksmith’s anvil, part of set of blacksmith’s tools from Portslade forge, Sussex, Britain, 1890-1930. With square shouldered shanks that fit into the hardy hole and prevent the tool from rotating when being used

Details

Category:
Metallurgy
Object Number:
1971-156/2
Materials:
iron
type:
tool

Parts

Bottom fuller hardy tool for blacksmith’s anvil from Portslade forge, Sussex, Britain, 1890-1930

Bottom fuller hardy tool for blacksmith’s anvil from Portslade forge, Sussex, Britain, 1890-1930

Bottom fuller hardy tool for blacksmith’s anvil, part of set of blacksmith’s tools from Portslade forge, Sussex, Britain, 1890-1930. Often used in pairs for making groves or hollows, the bottom fuller has a square shank that fits into the hardy hole in the anvil while the top fuller has a handle

Materials:
iron
Object Number:
1971-156/2/1
type:
tool
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Swage hardy tool for blacksmith’s anvil from Portslade forge, Sussex, Britain, 1890-1930

Swage hardy tool for blacksmith’s anvil from Portslade forge, Sussex, Britain, 1890-1930

Swage hardy tool for blacksmith’s anvil, part of set of blacksmith’s tools from Portslade forge, Sussex, Britain, 1890-1930. Used to shape metal in various ways

Materials:
iron
Object Number:
1971-156/2/2
type:
tool
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Hardy tool for blacksmith’s anvil from Portslade forge, Sussex, Britain, 1890-1930

Hardy tool for blacksmith’s anvil from Portslade forge, Sussex, Britain, 1890-1930

Hardy tool for blacksmith’s anvil, part of set of blacksmith’s tools from Portslade forge, Sussex, Britain, 1890-1930. Used to shape metal in various ways

Materials:
iron
Object Number:
1971-156/2/3
type:
tool
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum