Name/TitleHoofpick
About this objectMade of iron, this has a triangular loop handle with a curve at the end. It was used to remove stones from a horse's hoof. It was possibly made by the sand casting method.
References: Introduction to the Collections: p11, fig. 3 no. 9
Maker RoleManufacturer
Medium and MaterialsIron
MeasurementsLength: 14 cms
Width: 5 cms (max.)
Object Typehoof pick
Object numberSTMEA:A.72
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