FARRIER'S TONGS

1926 - 1938
Overview

Two long handles with a fulcrum pin near the short flattened jaws. Both have a corresponding round hollow in the inner face to flatten hot rivets.

Farrier's tongs can be used for picking up hot items and shaping them.

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-AK1993.106
Material
Width
305 mm
Height or length
32 mm
Depth
40 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

City of Armadale - History House

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View of the metal farrier's tongs from above, with the two long handles to the bottom right and the slightly parted and flattened jaws to the top left
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