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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy plasterer's / bricklayer's pointing tool / trowel, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (14th to 17th Centuries AD).The tool consists of two different sized sub rectangular flat ends or blades, joined together by a curved diagonal shank.Both ends are the same sub rectangular shape. At the front of each, they have straight edges, whereas at the back, it is curved, presumably to aid comfort whilst being held in the hand. One end measures 37.09mm in length, 17.93mm wide and 2.98mm thick. The other end measures 37.12mm in length, 11.81mm wide and 2.58mm thick.The shank or handle extends onto each blade with a V-shaped ridge. The handle exhibits an S shaped bend, it is presumed that this curvature would make it more comfortable to hold in the hand during use. The handle measures 65.54mm long, 5.44mm wide and 8.35mm thick.It is a mid to dark green colour, with an mostly even surface patina. The patina has flaked away from the surface in a couple of areas, predominately along the edges, revealing a lighter green coloration. No signs of active corrosion are present on the tool.It measures 120mm in length and 17.80mm wide. It weighs 35.2 grams.The tool has been identified as a 'Frenchman', a type of tool used by plasterers and bricklayers for use whilst pointing, by the finder, who has experience of modern tools of a similar type. Functional tools change very little in style and shape over time, so it could be of any date from Medieval to Post Medieval (14th to 17th Centuries AD). Being made from copper alloy, it is more likely to be Medieval than Post Medieval.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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