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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
Objects
Themes
Material
Metal
Timber
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
Last modified
Wednesday, 28 July, 2021
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