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cake spatula
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A metal cake spatula (also referred as a frosting spreader) with a pale yellow plastic handle that was used by Teresa Summerskill and it was donated by Laura Burden. On the front of the blade at the bottom reads "Stainless Steel U.S.A - Ecko Forge" with a logo of two stickmen side by side pounding with hammers. The company Ecko Forge was first found in 1889 by Edward Katzinger, in which the "Ecko" name was shortened to the actual company name of the Edward Katzinger Company. However, Ecko Forge was demolished from its independence in September 1965 and became a division of another large corporation, which was the American Home Products. For donor biography see description for 021.10.01.
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021.10.36
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pipe wrench
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A 18'' metal pipe wrench with a red semi-painted handle that was used by Teresa Summerskill and it was donated by Laura Burden. On the top and middle clamp part of the wrench reads "18" and below on the top of the handle has "Drop Forged" written on it. The bottom of the handle also reads "Super-Ego", particularly a Spanish company that originated from Spain. Although not much company history is known, the company started in 1946 and was named "Ego" after being made beside the Ego river in Eibar, Guipuzoa. It is also known for being the first Spanish tool manufacturing company that exports worldwide. For donor biography see description for 021.10.01.
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021.10.43
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hoof trimmer
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A hoof trimmer with a wooden handle and a metal blade that was used by Teresa Summerskill and it was donated by Laura Burden. On the left side of the handle has writing engraved of "Hoof Trimmer No. 171" and a possible written logo design beside the other name, although it is rather difficult to indicate what it is and what it says. On the bottom of the blade on the right reads "Erik Frost - Mora Sweden". The company Ecko Forge was first found in 1889 by Edward Katzinger, in which the "Ecko" name was shortened to the actual company name of the Edward Katzinger Company. However, Ecko Forge was demolished from its independence in September 1965 and became a division of another large corporation, which was the American Home Products. For donor biography see description for 021.10.01.
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021.10.46
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Blacksmith's Forge
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A shallow metal bowl on four legs joined by steel straps. A wheel is part of the lower assemblage; possibly it turned a blower (missing) Condition: Generally rusted. The bowl has a hole in the center.
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984.30.03
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Mule shoe
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This is a mule shoe. It appears to have been handforged, from iron. It was modified with the addition of a raised toe to better fit the hoof of the animal.
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983.25.02
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Chisel
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This is a chisel for shaping material. It is eight sided and likely hand forged. Partially legible "….MED USA" stamped on surface.
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013.21.91
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Drill Press
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This item is a very large drill press, black in colour, and mounted on a plank of wood. The makers mark is visible and reads: "Blower Forge 80, Kitchener ONT, NO 152." This well-known maker of blacksmithing machinery was founded in 1875 by 17 year old Henry Keiper to manufacture the rotary forge blower he had invented. They started manufacturing drill presses by 1889; the first models were hand-powered post drills. The materials used are steel and wood.
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014.12.01
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Punch
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This is a steel punch for making holes in material (leather, wood, metal). The punch has eight sides - most likely hand forged. "T-32" stamped on surface.
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013.21.90
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Saw
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This is cross cut saw blade that was split in half. It is made of metal. Estimate age to be ca. 1900. It is hand riveted and hand-forged - could be from 1890's. The saw most likely broke in half after getting caught in tree when sawing. (as per Stu McNolty).
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013.21.37
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Wagon Wrench
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This is a wrench used on a horse drawn wagon. It is hand-forged and made entirely of metal.
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013.21.71
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Wrench
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This is a wrench that is off-set. It is square one side, and a hexagon (?) shape on other. It is made of metal. The item appears hand forged - no makers mark - no seam.
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013.21.77
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Wrench
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This is a large wrench and it has "CPR" stamped on one side. It has no seam and was likely hand-forged. It is estimated, based on material construction, that the item is from ca. 1900.
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013.21.93
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Wrench
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This metal wrench appears hand-forged. There is no makers mark and no seam from the manufacturing process.
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013.21.81
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Wrench
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This metal wrench appears hand-forged. It has no makers mark - no seam. Inscribed "1701" - off-set wrench (?). Automotive (?).
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013.21.82
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Wrench
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This metal wrench has no seam - no maker's mark and appears to be hand-forged.
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013.21.83
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