Being offered for sale is the antique FIRMER CHISEL by GEORGE CAREY (stamped "GEO. CAREY" over "IXL" at top of blade, see 2nd pic) of Rochester, NY (located at 136 Mill Street during time of this chisel's manufacturing), from circa 1849-1874 (company's years of operation as per info found at davistownmuseum.org/bioBarton.html), as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED or your money back...no questions asked!

CONDITION NOTES:

Very Good/VG+ antique condition with minor -to- moderate overall wear (small dings, dents, scuffs, scratches, stains, etc.) throughout from normal use over the years but NO breaks or repairs. Lightly cleaned using wire-wheel, so virtually zero rust but areas of minor -to- moderate pitting throughout. Handle is solid & strong, firmly attached and features (2) brass/bronze rings/bands (preventing splits/degradation of handle end). Blade is nice & smooth with no visible nicks but is quite dull and would certainly need a fresh sharpening prior to any practical use. Superb patina throughout. Great example of a big fat collectible chisel!! See pics.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:

Measures 20-1/4" long, overall. Blade is 1-1/4" wide x 12-1/4" long, blade edge to socket end. Handle grip is 7-3/4" long x 1-3/4" diameter, at fattest. Weighs 2 lbs. 1.5 oz..

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