Name/TitleStrike firing iron
About this objectUsed by Mr P Turner, M.R.C.V.S., veterinary surgeon, at Ixworth, until at least 1925, when he retired at the age of 65, from his post as a Ministry of Agriculture Inspector.
Used for cauterising swollen tendons.
The head and neck are turned at right angles and the head is rounded cone.
Medium and MaterialsMade from iron with an ash handle.
MeasurementsLength: 456mm
Object Typefiring iron
Object numberSTMEA:A.2104
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)