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Castration Knives
c. 1920Subcollections
Overview
A leather case with two leather and metal straps and in the centre is a leather clasp. Inside the leather case are two knives which have wooden handles, with sharp silver curved knife set into the handle. The knife itself is curved. The leather case is an envelope container and has a dark burgundy/brown velour inside as a lining.
Historical information
A set of knives for spaying cattle in a leather case.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1986.65
Item type
Objects
Material
Leather
Silver
Width
10.3000 cm
Height or length
40.3000 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the back of the leather case is embossed "HOLDEN & FROST" and underneath is "ADELAIDE".
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Public location
Main_Museum
Last modified
Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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