Tailing Iron; Jaco; Unknown; HP.05P1610
Tailing Iron
About this objectThis is a tailing iron used for docking lambs tails. Turpentine were used to fuel the searing iron which both docked and cauterized tails resulting in little to no blood loss.
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Date MadeUnknown
Period1900s
Place Made Medium and Materials
inorganic, metal
organic, animal, lamb skin/wool (left on the tool from use)
Makers mark stamped in the front centre: 'JACO LETD PAT. PEND'.
Measurements
l 530 mm x w 80 mm x d 45 mm
HP.05P1610
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