Setting block

identifier
ID 1309
morphology
morphology
craft
holotype

MOT V 2019.0232 H=17cm D=8,5cm WT=209gr

description

Setting block (1) of a diamond setter, who prepares the gem for the diamond cutter. He places the heated solder caps in it to attach the diamond each time in a suitable position.

Derived of the Dutch word 'verstelblok'. The equivalent English name of this tool is unknown.

MOT V 2019.0232