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Scorper

Date1750-1850

OriginAmerica

MediumSteel, iron, and wood

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/8 × 2 1/16 × 12 13/16 in (10.5 × 5.3 × 32.5cm)

Credit LineBequest of Stephen C. Wolcott

Object number1936-416 (W)

DescriptionSingle-handled scorper with an ovoid, loop-shaped blade made with a single tang.Label TextAlso called a “round shave,” the scorper is like a draw knife with a deeply arched blade used to hollow out cavities when making things like wooden chair seats, ladles and bowls. While this version has one handle and a loop-shaped blade, others have two handles and a curved blade.ProvenanceFrom the collection of Stephen C. Wolcott (1876-1934) of Gloucester, Virginia.