Shoemaker's tool - embossing/modelling tool

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Shoemaker's smoother

Shoemaker's smoother

Name/Title

Shoemaker's tool - embossing/modelling tool

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.827

Description

Wooden handle with short metal rod, with spherical polished ball end. The metal and wood are joined together and strengthened by a brass hoop.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Saddlers, Shoemakers, Cobblers

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Length

150 mm

Circumference

50 mm

Weight

21 g

Dimension Notes

Circumference refers to handle. Rod length 20 mm

Material

Brass, Metal, Wood - Beech (Fagus sylvatica)

Location

* Untyped Location

C8S3

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note

Thanks to Dr Adam Bowett, furniture historian, for wood identification