STEAM HEATED KNIFE

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Overview

Trowel shaped wide bladed knife with a cylindrical painted timber handle.
Blade is made of iron/steel and is tapered at the end and square at the other.
Handle has been painted dark red or brown and is chipping badly.

Historical information

Associated with the Cook family, who had established an apiary at Coondle in the Toodyay district by 1902.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.883a
Item type
Material
Width
48 mm
Height or length
387 mm
Depth
44 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Engraved on the base of the knife: PENDER BROS LTD/ W. MAITLAND N.S.W

Contextual Information

Used for uncapping combs of honey

Place made
Maitland
New South Wales
Australia
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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