STEAM HEATED KNIFE
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.
Associated with the Cook family, who had established an apiary at Coondle in the Toodyay district by 1902.
Details
Details
Engraved on the base of the knife: PENDER BROS LTD/ W. MAITLAND N.S.W
Used for uncapping combs of honey
New South Wales
Australia