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Shire of Toodyay > Records

BLACKSMITH MADE TOOLS, UNIDENTIFIED X 2

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1880 - 1920

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Overview

Two unidentified blacksmith forged items that may have been made for a specific purpose.
1) One is a forged bolt or lever with eyelet that a bar with a threaded end has been inserted into.
2) The second is a long tapered bar with a circular head.

Historical information

2) Possibly a locking pin or cotter (a mechanical fastener such as a pin, key or wedge).

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2021.11f)

Item type

Tools

Material

Iron

Contextual information

Part of a collection of 20 Blacksmithing tools made by a blacksmith, separated into groups a) - h).
Have been in storage for some time and have all been cleaned and oiled for preservation. Unknown history.

Year

Last modified

Wednesday, 9 September, 2026

Completeness

94

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