Name/Title
IronEntry/Object ID
2001.01.49Description
Hawsing Iron
entire thing made of metal
used in shipbuilding for caulking seams, particularly deck seams. The long handle allows the caulker to stand while caulking, moving the caulking iron head along slowly while hitting the head with a caulking mallet.Collection
John Carroll CollectionCondition
Overall Condition
PoorDate Examined
Jan 4, 2007Examined By
Keira GruberNotes
Rusty, water damaged (??-- looks like). warped look to it. handle is lose from blade portion.