Saddlers Adjustable Creaser

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Saddlers Adjustable Creaser

Saddlers Adjustable Creaser

Name/Title

Saddlers Adjustable Creaser

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.756

Description

Wooden handled tool with flat split metal rod attached. The two separate plates of the rod can be adjusted - tightened or loosed. Marked on the top of the rod W J & Co.

Context

Creasing irons come in many different sizes (150 mm - 350mm) and can be made of various materials - steel, wood or bone. Steel creasing irons are usually heated and the leather dampened to make the imprinted line more definite and lasting. The temperature of the crease iron must be tested before application to ensure the correct heat. Ref: R. A Salaman, Dictionary of Leather Working Tools c 1700 - 1950. Allen & Unwin, 1986. Donated by Saddle Doctors, Sandford, Oxford. With many thanks to Charlie Brown.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Saddlers, Shoemakers, Cobblers, Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Width

20 mm

Length

90 mm

Weight

70 g

Dimension Notes

Width refers to the width of the flat end of the rod.

Material

Wood, Metal, Brass

Location

* Untyped Location

C8S3

Condition

Overall Condition

Good