Bill,

Would this tradesman have used gravers or small carving tools with “half
mushroom” handles? That is, mushroom handles with one side cut away to form a
“flat”? (Prevents them from rolling too far.)

Note that this is presented in the form of a question! I really don’t know.

I’ve thought highly of this chest from the moment it was first unveiled on the
Porch!

John Ruth

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