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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Shearing Hand Piece

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c. 1925

Subcollections

Rural Industry > Livestock-Sheep

Overview

A metal shearing hand piece that has a rotating shaft (back joint) at one end that is covered with a leather guard. The middle section of the handpiece is covered with leather and tied with leather strapping. At the other end of the handpiece are movable three prongs. The shield over the back joint would connect to a metal rod.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS1985.141

Item type

Tools

Material

Leather

Metal

Width

30.5000 cm

Height or length

8.5000 cm

Depth

5.5000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On top of the foot of the hand piece is engraved "NEW MODIFY"

On the metal screw before the rotating shaft is engraved "PAT. 04-20-25."

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Saturday, 22 August, 2026

Completeness

83

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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