Name/TitleStrike Firing Iron
About this objectUsed by Mr P. Turner, M.R.C.V.S., veterinary surgeon, at Ixworth, at least until 1925, when he retired at the age of 65 years, from his post as a Ministry of Agriculture Inspector.
Used for cauterising swollen tendons. The head is sub-triangular taperingto edge.
Medium and MaterialsMade from iron with boxwood (?) handle.
MeasurementsLength: 520mm
Max Width: 39mm
Max Height: 32mm
Object numberSTMEA:A.2092
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
