A Pattern Book of Tools and Household Goods

with an introduction by Jane Rees and Elton W. Hall

A full size reprint of a pattern book, probably issued by W. & C. Wynn of Birmingham about 1820, showing tools and household goods for a wide range of trades. Also included is a reprint of an 1810 W. & C. Wynn price list which closely follows the pattern book.

Published by and available from The Early American Industries Association.

A reprint of the c. 1985 catalogue of James, Isaac and John Fussell

with an introduction by Jane & Mark Rees.

This firm of edge tool makers was based in Mells in Somerset. The catalogue dates from shortly before the firm was taken over by Isaac Nash.

Published by and available from The Tools and Trades History Society

A reprint of the 1787 Directory of Sheffield

with an introduction by Jane Rees.

This directory with its inclusion of the maker's marks of cutlers, edge-tool makers, file smiths and sickle makers is of particular value to those interested in the history of hand tools, their manufacture and identification.

Published by and available from The Tools and Trades History Society

The Tool Chest of Benjamin Seaton

edited by Jane & Mark Rees

An in-depth analysis of an 18th century tool chest and its kit of tools in the possession of the Guildhall Museum, Rochester, Kent, written by a group from the Tools and Trades History Society including myself.

Out of print at present but an extended 2nd edition is currently in production. It will be published by and available from The Tools and Trades History Society