STEEL

1926 - 1938
Overview

Rod of roughened steel, flattened barrel shape being of slightly larger diameter about the centre section.The wooden handle is fixed by the protruding end peened over.The handle is conical, the larger diameter at the upper end and has ornate silver band at the ferrule.

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. It was open from 1926-1938.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1993.80
Material
Width
36.2000 cm
Height or length
3.3000 cm
Depth
3.3000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

Stylised image of a pipe then the text [WILLIAMS / SMITHFIELD]

Year
1926
Year End
1938
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

City of Armadale - History House

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