BRANDING IRON BC

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c. 1890 - 1930

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Overview

Branding iron made from metal.
It has a loop at one end and at the other end there are three fork-like prongs with one having a small rectangular piece of metal, the second the initial B and the third C.

Historical information

Owned by Bernard Maurice Connor for use on the Wicklow Hills property in Toodyay. B.M. Connor (1870-1932) was the son of Daniel Connor and he inherited the property when his father died in 1898.
(ref: http://inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au/Public/Inventory/Details/27f0a3d… )

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.1797

Item type

Objects

Material

Metal

Width

30 mm

Height or length

530 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Contextual information

Date range estimated by comparing similar examples in other museum collections. This specific type of long-handled, hand-wrought iron tool was commonly handcrafted by estate or local blacksmiths for marking cattle and horses.

Keywords

CONNOR, Bernard Maurice

Year

c. 1890 - 1930

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 9 September, 2026

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