HOOF TRIMMING PINCERS

1926 - 1938
Overview

Two, long round section handles with a fulcrum pin near the end with curved pincer jaws, which bypass to give a shearing action. Makers name stamped on the flat of one handle near the pivot.

These pincers were used for trimming hooves.

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.
Heller Bros and Heller & Bros was used interchangeably from 1866 to 1899, Heller Brothers Company from 1899 to 1955 on. It was founded by three brothers, Peter J, Lewis B & Elias G Jr as a successor to their father Elias Heller Snr and specialised in farrier's tools.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1993.107
Material
Width
358 mm
Height or length
38 mm
Depth
64 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Text [HELLER BROS CO U.S.A.]

Place made
Newark
New Jersey
United States
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
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