G CLAMP

1926 - 1938
Overview

Clamping device in the shape of the letter 'G' made from cast iron with an integrated anvil and an internal thread on the end, opposite through which a long square threaded bolt with the foot missing. The clamping thread has a wing section riveted on.
Text 1 is moulded on the body and 2 stamped on the wing and is as shown below.

Historical information

Tools used by Charles Duncan in his Blacksmith and Wheelright shop. The shop was called Duncan & McNamee and was located on the corner of Jull Street and Third Road. It was open from 1926-1938. A G clamp is used to hold objects to avoid movement.

Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co were a tool manufacturing company between 1870 and 1950. They were known by the name Pexto and their initials PS & W Co.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1993.93
Material
Width
245 mm
Height or length
28 mm
Depth
122 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Text on 1 [No 4 and a penta star image] on 2 [P S & W CO]

Place made
Southington
Connecticut
United States
Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection that represents the commercial history of the City of Armadale. It represents the many different businesses that have operated in the local area and how those businesses have evolved over time. Businesses play an important role within a community, they provide wanted and needed goods and services, employment, income and opportunities to the local community. They can also operate as important social connectors, places where people gathered and engaged with other members of the community.

Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
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