Flat-bladed Firing iron (113)

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Firing iron

Firing iron

Name/Title

Flat-bladed Firing iron (113)

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1025

Description

Metal instrument with a quarter blade, long stem and wooden handle. Evidence of scorching on the handle. Blacksmith forged with a burnished finish to the blade.

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

550 mm

Circumference

45 mm

Weight

554 g

Dimension Notes

Width blade 35 mm; length blade 65 mm; depth blade 10 mm

Material

Iron, Wood

Location

* Untyped Location

WW upper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good