WASHER CUTTER

1926 - 1938
Overview

Rectangular bar cross piece, a larger square proturbence with a vertical rectangular slot to accommodate the cutter blade, with the depth adjusted by a locking thumb screw which is broken off. It has a horseshoe nail wedged in to lock it instead.
The centre part is square with a rectangular slot to fit over and move along the cross bar. This was positioned by a thumb screw which broke off and is also locked by a piece of horseshoe nail. Below the slot is a point around which the cutter is rotated by a wooden ''tee'' handle above. There is a globe stamped on the side of the complete nail near the head.

Tool used to cut washers.

Historical information

Tools used by Charles Duncan in his Blacksmith and Wheelright shop. The shop was called Duncan & McNamee and was located on the corner of Jull Street and Third Road, Armadale. It was open from 1926-1938.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1993.103
Material
Width
138 mm
Height or length
28 mm
Depth
142 mm
Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection that represents the commercial history of the City of Armadale. It represents the many different businesses that have operated in the local area and how those businesses have evolved over time. Businesses play an important role within a community, they provide wanted and needed goods and services, employment, income and opportunities to the local community. They can also operate as important social connectors, places where people gathered and engaged with other members of the community.

Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
City of Armadale - History House

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