Cone-bladed Firing iron (150) [5]

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Firing iron

Firing iron

Name/Title

Cone-bladed Firing iron (150) [5]

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1083

Description

Iron stem with pointed cone end bent over at right angles, attached to a wooden handle.

Context

The head of the iron was heated before being applied to the centre of the wound. It was believed to prevent infection.

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

390 mm

Weight

300 g

Dimension Notes

Circumference handle 110 mm; circumference stem 40 mm; length pointed cone 40 mm; circumference pointed cone 55mm

Material

Iron, Brass, Wood

Location

* Untyped Location

WW upper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good