Grail

Classification

office and workplace
trade equipment
tool

Description

A combmaker's hand file or grail used for pointing the teeth on combs. The flat file is set into a wooden handle. This type of file was in use until c. the early 1800s. This item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Manufactured for

Unknown

Object number

WCHL : 222

Rights

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Method

handmade

Material

wood

metal

steel

Dimensions

Width

45mm

Length

205mm

Colour

brown

grey