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Shire of Toodyay > Records

METAL HOOK

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c. 1880 - 1920

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Overview

A sturdy, hand-forged metal hook featuring a decorative coiled or 'rat-tail' end and a flat mounting plate with two pre-drilled holes.

Historical information

Designed to be secured to a surface (such as a gate post or door frame) to act as a latch component (engaging with a latch arm) or as a general-purpose utility hook for hanging items or holding ropes.
Source unknown.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2020.206

Item type

Metalwork

Material

Metal

Contextual information

Date estimated based on the irregular, hand-hammered texture, the coiled loop and the uneven punched screw holes indicating rural blacksmithing rather than mass-produced cast iron.

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 9 September, 2026

Completeness

94

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