Details
A mid 18th Century combination tool with corkscrew,
plier, saw, cutter and detachable gun worm, marked on the cutter Gibson, the gun worm probably replaced, the wire helix with file marks, possibly repaired.
See Plate 8
plier, saw, cutter and detachable gun worm, marked on the cutter Gibson, the gun worm probably replaced, the wire helix with file marks, possibly repaired.
See Plate 8
Further details
It has been suggested that Mary Gibson, an 18th Century dealer in Watchmaker tools and materials, based at the Dial and Crown Newgate Street, may be connected with the name on the tool.