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Photograph of Dunter at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Dunter at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Dunter at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Dunter at Victoria Granite Works

Photograph of Dunter at Victoria Granite Works

Associated (Victoria Granite Works, 1871 - 1962)
Photographer
Datec. 1930
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsGranite Industry
Dimensions15.2 x 20.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2009 by Graeme Robertson.
CopyrightOut of copyright
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS083299.7
About MeThis man is using a granite surfacing machine or "dunter" to level a large piece of granite.

The pneumatic dunter is fitted with a four point chisel or pick which repeatedly strikes the granite to create a level surface. Notice the guard around the head of the dunter to protect the operator from flying stone chips.
Photograph of the Dunter or Surfacing Machine at Excelsior Granite Works
Photograph of the Dunter or Surfacing Machine at Excelsior Granite Works
Robert Gibb and Sons
c. 1910
Image Not Available for Tender for Dust Collecting from "Dunter"
Tender for Dust Collecting from "Dunter"
Charles Mcdonald Limited
1950
Photograph of Front Yard at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Front Yard at Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
c. 1930
Photograph of Jenny Lind at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Jenny Lind at Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
c. 1930
Photograph of Victoria Granite Works Yard
Photograph of Victoria Granite Works Yard
Garden & Co
c. 1930
Image Not Available for Blacksmith's Surfacing Chisel
Blacksmith's Surfacing Chisel
Photograph of Masons' Shed at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Masons' Shed at Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
c. 1930
Photograph of Polishers' Shed at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Polishers' Shed at Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
c. 1930
Photograph of Masons' Shed at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Masons' Shed at Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
c. 1930
Image Not Available for Pneumatic Bush Chisel
Pneumatic Bush Chisel
20th Century
Image Not Available for Surfacing Hand Tool
Surfacing Hand Tool
n.d.
Photograph of Granite Sawing at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Granite Sawing at Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
c. 1910
Photograph of Workmen at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Workmen at Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
c. 1930
Image Not Available for Hand Pneumatic Dunter
Hand Pneumatic Dunter
Bon Accord Pneumatic Tool Company
c. 1987
Photograph of Memorial Carving at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Memorial Carving at Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
c. 1930
Hand Puncheon
Hand Puncheon
4 Point Mechanical Dunter
4 Point Mechanical Dunter
Image Not Available for 4 Point Mechanical Dunter
4 Point Mechanical Dunter
Photograph of Turning Shed at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Turning Shed at Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
c. 1910
Photograph of Turning Shed at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Turning Shed at Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
c. 1930
Photograph of Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
n.d.
4 Point Surfacing Tool
4 Point Surfacing Tool
1950-1980
Image Not Available for 4 Winding Blocks
4 Winding Blocks
mid 20th Century
Photograph of Granite Turning (?) at Victoria Granite Works
Photograph of Granite Turning (?) at Victoria Granite Works
Garden & Co
c. 1930