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TOOL: LEATHERWORKING PINCERS (?), SEDGWICK

Overview

Wooden handled tool with a long metal tool at the end. Metal tool is made up of a v shaped two armed pincer with a bolt that tightens the two arms together. The arms come to an arrowhead point.

Historical information

Likely used by Alexander Douglas Sedgwick in his shed at 50 Bedford Street, Subiaco.
Used to punch holes in leather in saddlemaking and leatherworking.

Details

Details

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cwa-org-43-2023.528.8
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Statement of significance

An example of old saddlers and leatherworking tools.

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