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Meat Cleaver - Elwell
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Overview
wooden handle with rectangular shaped metal blade
Historical information
Mr Edward Elwell (1783–1869), son of an ironfounder :
Edward Elwell Ltd, founded in 1817 in Wednesbury, England, was a renowned maker of high-quality forged edge tools, including durable meat cleavers. In 1967, the company joined Spearwell Tools Ltd, later becoming part of Spear & Jackson.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.845
Item type
Objects
Themes
Material
Metal
Wood
Inscriptions and markings
inscribed on blade "Elwell"
Place made
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 8 April, 2026
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