atcspaul Report post Posted January 22, 2015 has any one of heard of GB. i got some and all thier is on the handle stamped GB-1 GB-4 ect. thank you these are new to me. they came from an estate sale and most of the tools were craftool usa and these ones so imagine they may be older but have no idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryLevine Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Hi there, GB could refer to George Barnsley of Sheffield, England. Founded in 1836 they make a wide variety of tools, including leather working tools but changed names in 2003 (I think). A historical reference is here: https://projectsheffield.wordpress.com/2010/06/28/george-barnsley-and-sons-ltd-founded-1836-sheffield-2010/ Geo. Barnsley & Sons Ltd is at the same address but now running as Woodware Repetitions Ltd, 47 Mowbray Street Sheffield S3 8EN. It is still family run. The phone number is England +44 (0)114 2726060 and the owner, Colin Barsnely's email is cjbarnsley@hotmail.com. He has published this openly and seems very happy to answer questions. I hope that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atcspaul Report post Posted January 24, 2015 thank your jerry. i will drop him an email and see what i can find out, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted January 24, 2015 I have a Barnsley plough gauge. Very accurate and very nice tool. I think it is made around 1930 to 40. It has a shoe stamped on the side of the blade. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted January 24, 2015 can you post a picture of them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atcspaul Report post Posted January 24, 2015 here is one of them. i been carving leather since the 60's and have never seen these Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryLevine Report post Posted January 25, 2015 I'm pretty sure that these aren't going to be George Barnsley products because I don't think they made/make leather stamps (could be wrong though). Sorry if I've lead you up the garden path on that one! Good luck with the search. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atcspaul Report post Posted January 25, 2015 me to but i sent the email just to make sure. thanks again jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
