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METAL HOOK
c. 1880 - 1920Subcollections
Overview
Metal hook made from one piece of metal, eye has been placed during the making. Tapers to a fine point.
Blacksmith made, not cast.
Historical information
Hand forged for a specific purpose, currently unknown.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.400
Item type
Metalwork
Themes
Material
Steel
Contextual information
In early Australian and colonial agricultural communities like Toodyay, such hooks were commonly used for farm gates, barn or stable door latches, hanging equipment, or securing animal harnesses.
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 9 September, 2026
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