Gouge Collection

Bookbinding Tools 1875
Various tools used in bookbinding, including a pair of compasses, a mallet, presses, a knife, a set square, needle and thread, and a gouge

Wheelwright (engraving)
2802012 Wheelwright (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheelwright. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Race knives, 18th - 19th century (wood & metal)
701083 Race knives, 18th - 19th century (wood & metal) by European; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: The race [or raze] knife in its simplest form consists of a steel blade with the end bent)

Metal and Wood Turner (engraving)
2801987 Metal and Wood Turner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metal and Wood Turner)

Implements of the Stone Age (litho)
6013467 Implements of the Stone Age (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Implements of the Stone Age)

Woodworking Tools, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to
4071280 Woodworking Tools, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to the Art of Printing, pub. 1683 (engraving) by English School

Coach-body Maker (engraving)
2801959 Coach-body Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coach-body Maker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb)

The gouge (chromolitho)
977679 The gouge (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gouge. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

TOOLS / CHISELS ETC / 1889
Various types of chisel, knife and gouge Date: 1889

Woodworking Tools, pub. 1683 (engraving). Creator: English School (17th Century)
Woodworking Tools, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to the Art of Printing, pub. 1683 (engraving)

Thomas Gouge, Nonconformist divine and philanthropist

John Bentley is gouged - 1997 British Lions Tour of South Africa
Rugby Union - 1997 British Lions Tour to South Africa - Third Test: South Africa 35 British Lions 16 Andre Venter of the Springboks puts his fingers in the eyes of John Bentley of the Lions at Ellis

A river flowing through a gorge of volcanic rock in southern Iceland.; Fjadrargljufur gorge, near Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Iceland

Thomas Gouge
THOMAS GOUGE English nonconformist churchman and philanthropist. Date: 1609 - 1681

The Royal Aeronautical Society Advisory Committee to the Ministry of Production, appointed in 1941, on the terrace behind No.4 Hamilton Place

Sir Arthur Gouge (1890-1962) - RAeS President (1942-1944)
Sir Arthur Gouge, FRAeS, 1890-1962, RAeS President 1942-1944. Date: 1962

Polynesian artefacts, 18th century
Polynesian artefacts. Engraving of several artefacts seen by explorers in Tahiti. They ae (left to right): two chisels or gouges, an adze, an implement for crushing breadfruit into paste

William Gouge
WILLIAM GOUGE English puritan churchman, rector of St Anne s, Blackfriars, London

Zeus / Jupiter, Seated
Zeus, seated on his throne, holds a clutch of thunderbolts in case he needs to punish someone. His faithful eagle perches beside him, ready to gouge an evil-doers eyes

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"Gouge: Unveiling the Timeless Craftsmanship of Artisan Tools" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of gouges, a collection of bookbinding tools dating back to 1875. These meticulously crafted instruments were once essential for creating beautiful bindings that adorned treasured literary works. As we delve further into history, an engraving from the wheelwright era captures our attention. The intricate details showcase the skillful use of gouges by these craftsmen who shaped wooden wheels with precision and finesse. Moving forward, we encounter race knives from the 18th to 19th century. Made from wood and metal, these unique gouges were wielded by skilled artisans who carved intricate designs onto various surfaces, leaving behind a legacy of artistic expression. The fusion of metal and wood comes alive in an enchanting engraving depicting a metal and wood turner at work. Witness their mastery as they manipulate gouges to shape raw materials into exquisite pieces that captivate both eye and soul. Traveling even further back in time, we stumble upon lithographs showcasing implements used during the Stone Age. Among them are primitive gouges that served as indispensable tools for early humans' survival - a testament to mankind's resourcefulness throughout millennia. Fast forward to Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to woodworking tools published in 1683; here lies another treasure trove featuring engravings illustrating various types of chisels including gouges. These images provide insight into how these ancient tools have evolved over centuries while retaining their fundamental purpose - shaping wood with utmost precision. An intriguing glimpse into coach-body making reveals yet another application for this versatile tool. An engraved illustration showcases how skilled craftsmen employed gouges to carve ornate designs on carriage bodies, transforming mere transportation into rolling works of art. But what about Thomas Gouge.