Cabinet makers gouges and corner tools, many stamped T.Jones...

Hammer

£1,200

Cabinet makers gouges and corner tools, many stamped T.Jones and F.Pratt, various sizes and makes including Hero; Ashley Isles; Marples; Addis; Reynolds & Co; Moulsn Brothers; Rogers etc. (115)

Provenance: Estate of Thomas Jones, apprentice and partner of Frank Pratt of Derby. Apprenticed to Frank Pratt in Derby until the business moved to Wirksworth after the Derby premises at 43 King Street were lost to make way for the inner ring road in 1967. In 1968 the business moved to The Old Grammar School in Wirksworth where they continued production of reproduction antique furniture opening a new showroom at 67 King Street, Derby. Thomas carried on the business upon Franks retirement in 1973