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TOOL: LEATHER PRICKING WHEEL FOR STITCHING AND WHEELS, SEDGWICK

Overview

Wooden handled tool with curved metal arm. A round wheel with spokes is attached at the top and can be tightened by a metal bolt.

Historical information

Likely used by Alexander Douglas Sedgwick in his shed at 50 Bedford Street, Subiaco.
Pricking wheels are usually used to just make impressions for stitches but will create marks that go all the way through on softer and thinner leather. The wheels are also removable so you can swap out new or different sized wheels to suite your needs.

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Registration number
cwa-org-43-2023.528.1a-c
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Statement of significance

An example of old saddlers and leatherworking tools.

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