Firing iron (113)

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Firing iron

Firing iron

Name/Title

Firing iron (113)

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1020

Description

Metal instrument with quarter head and proximal end that may have been inserted into a handle.

Context

Most likely blacksmith made, as is shown by the square rod of iron being rounded in the middle of the stem.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Animal Husbandry

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

113

Dimensions

Length

380 mm

Circumference

45 mm

Weight

506 g

Dimension Notes

Width of blade 45mm; width of top of blade 20 mm; length of blade 60 mm

Material

Iron

Location

* Untyped Location

WW upper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good