David Ward was in business from1824 to1859. He formed a partnership with
Payne in 1860 and the firm became Ward and Payne. They were in business
from 1860 until sometime in the late 1960's. Along the way they acquired
the Addis company. If the chisel you have only has "Ward" stamped on it
it was probably made prior to 1860. It will probably also have "cast
steel" stamped on it somewhere.

I have sold or am selling all my non-Ward chisels. I find the Wards hold
an edge better then the other English chisels I have used.

Regards. Dave Nelson.
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