Making Iron (bent)
Description
Different types of making irons were used by caulkers to meet the needs of various working positions whilst caulking, irons such as this one have narrow blades for pressing the oakum below the surface of the seam which is then filled or 'payed up' with pitch. The blade of this iron is stamped W.GILPIN and a Broad Arrow.
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Object Detail
Catalogue Number
HTL.240
Classification
Collection
Measurement Display
Height: 190mm
Width: 19mm
Depth: 16mm (5/8")
Width: 19mm
Depth: 16mm (5/8")