Firing iron(150) [4]

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Firing iron

Firing iron

Name/Title

Firing iron(150) [4]

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1082

Description

Iron instrument with a hollow circular head and a twist of three iron stems for a handle.

Context

The head of the firing iron shows evidence of the application of heat.

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

150

Dimensions

Length

340 mm

Weight

411 g

Dimension Notes

Circumference stem 40 mm; circumference handle 120 mm; width top 40 mm; inner width hole 20 mm; circumference circle 125 mm.

Material

Iron

Location

* Untyped Location

WW upper

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair