Firing iron (113)

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Firing iron

Firing iron

Name/Title

Firing iron (113)

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1026

Description

Heavy metal instrument with long handle, wooden handle and a square blade at the distal end. Blacksmith forged and evidence of scorching on the handle.

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

520 mm

Circumference

45 mm

Weight

887 g

Dimension Notes

Width across blade 75 mm; length of blade 70 mm; depth of blade 15 mm

Material

Iron, Wood, Brass

Location

* Untyped Location

WW upper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good