tools - tinsmithing

8/13/2019 Tools - Tinsmithing

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Dutch Tinsmiths

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Habit de FerblanquierbyNicolas de Larmessin (1640-1725)


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Ferblantier (Tinplate Maker)

The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1765(Hot Dip Tin)


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The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1765(University of Michigan)


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English Trade Card for Dunckerley, Tin - Plate Worker

c. 1733 - 1769(Lewis Walpole Library)


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English Trade Card for James Ross, Tin - Man

1761(The British Museum)


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English Trade Card for James Ross, Tin - Man

1761(The British Museum)


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English Trade Card for Humphrey Fort, Tin Plate Worker

c. 1791(The British Museum)


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English Trade Card for Dedrick Smith, Tin Plate Workerc. 1792

(The British Museum)


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English Trade Card for Patrick & Son, Tin Plate Worker To His Majestyc. 1792



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English Trade Card for James Powell, Brazier and Tin Plate Worker in RossLate 18th Century



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English Trade Card for Robert Howard, Tin Plate WorkerLate 18th Century


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English Trade Card for David Fontaine, Tin Plate Worker

Late 18th Century(The British Museum)


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English Trade Card for John Smith, Tin Plate Worker

Late 18th Century(The British Museum)


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English Trade Card for Baldwin, Tin Plate WorkerLate 18th Century



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English Trade Card for William Couldery, Tin Plate WorkerLate 18th Century



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English Trade Card for Dedrick Smith, Tin Plate Worker1788



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English Trade Card for James Johnson, Tin - Plate WorkerLate 18th Century



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English Trade Card for Joshua Owen, Tin Plate WorkerLate 18th Century



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English Trade Card for George Parkinson, Tin Plate WorkerLate 18th Century



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English Trade Card for J. Johnson, Tin and Co!n Plate ManufacturerLate 18th Century



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Tinsmith Tools

c. 1750 - 1820(Colonial Williamsburg - William & Judy McMillan Collection)


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English or American Tinsmith Hand Shearsc. 1750 - 1820

(Colonial Williamsburg - William & Judy McMillan Collection)


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She!eld, England, Tinsmith Bench Shearsby the Firm of Abraham & George Greaves c. 1790 - 1820

(Colonial Williamsburg)


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She!eld, England, Tinsmith Bench Shearsby the Firm of Abraham & George Greaves c. 1790 - 1820



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Tinsmith Bench ShearsMid 18th - Early 19th Century

(Private Collection)


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English or American Tinsmith 1/2 Hollow Punch



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English or American Tinsmith 1 1/4 Hollow Punch



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English or American Tinsmith 1 1/2 Hollow Punch



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English or American Tinsmith 1 5/8 Hollow Punchc. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith 2 1/4 Hollow Punchc. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Needle Case Stakec. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Large Beak Horn Stakec. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Beak Horn Stakec. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Long Nosed Beak Horn Stakec. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Beak Horn Pointed Nose Stakec. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Double Seaming Stakec. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Creasing or Wiring Stakec. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Creasing or Wiring Stakec. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Candle Mold Stakec. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Square Stakec. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Bent Square Stakec. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Hatchet Stake for Seaming & Foldingc. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Hatchet Stake for Seaming & Foldingc. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Rivet Set (Punch Used to Peen a Rivet in Place)c. 1750 - 1820



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English or American Colander Swagec. 1750 - 1820



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Double Sided Raising Hammer to Dish a Flat Piece of Tin Stockc, 1750 - 1820



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Iron Brazier (H 16.8, W 17.5, L 18.3 cm )18th Century

(Morristown National Historic Park)


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Iron Brazier

Late 18th Century - Early 19th Century(Skinner - The Howard Roth Collection)


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Iron Brazier

Late 18th Century - Early 19th Century(Skinner - The Howard Roth Collection - G.S.Theberge Collection)


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Copper Brazier

Late 18th Century - Early 19th Century(Skinner - The Howard Roth Collection)


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Iron Brazier18th Century

(Irv Tschanz Collection)


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Tinned Iron Braziers18th - Early 19th Century

(Tom Wnuck Estate)


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English or American Tinsmith Soldering - Bottoming Copperc, 1750 - 1820



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English or American Tinsmith Soldering Ironc, 1750 - 1820



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Virginia Gazette AdvertisementPosted by Commissary General William Aylett

September 12, 1777(Colonial Williamsburg)


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Chinese Export Porcelain Charger Repaired with Staplesc. 1730

(Past Imperfect)


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Chinese (Qianlong Period) Export Porcelain Tea Cup with Repaired Handlec. 1760

(Past Imperfect)


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Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Pot with Replaced Spoutc. 1760

(Past Imperfect)


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Chinese Export Porcelain Punchbowl Repaired with Decorative Metal Bracesc. 1770

(Past Imperfect)


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The Recreated Tinsmiths Shop at the James Anderson Armory



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The Recreated Tinsmiths Shop at the James Anderson Armory - Setting a Stake



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(Colonial Williamsburg - Fred Blystone Photography)


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This Slideshow is a review of the tools used by Tinsmiths to practice their trade in the 18thCentury. It is not a specific review of 18th Century Tinware itself.

To see examples of the Tinsmiths Art, we refer you to the numerous slideshows which havebeen presented by the 18th Century Material Culture Resource Center on various topics such asKitchens, Boxes or Lighting. Tinware can also be found in the article, To Nourish theTroops, The Mess, Camp Equipage, Kitchens and Provisions of the Common British SoldierDuring the American War for Independence by Gregory S. Theberge.

The 18th Century Material Culture Resource Center is indebted to William & Judy McMillen

for their contributions to this work, as well as the wonderful team of individuals working at theTinsmith Shop at the Anderson Armory in Colonial Williamsburg.

Thank you,

- The 18th Century Material Culture Resource Center


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The material contained within these slideshows is presented for educational purposes only. The18th Century Material Culture Resource Center does not personally own any of the itemsdepicted herein and is indebted to the countless museums, libraries, and private collectors who

willingly share their collections with the public through the internet. Every attempt has beenmade to credit these organizations and individuals for their contributions as best as possible.

If there is a question you have regarding a particular item featured within a presentation, pleasecontact the 18th Century Material Culture Resource Center and we will try to answer yourinquiry as best as possible. If for any reason you feel there is any item that should not bepresented here, or if there is an error in any listing, or if you know the source for any item whose

credit is unknown, please inform us and we will make sure your concern is addressed as soon aspossible.

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