Collection Highlights
Dish: footed compote with cover
Date:
1825-1845
Object Number:
1936.693ab
Medium:
Glass
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Folding hoof pick: stone remover
Object Number:
1953.302
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.6 x 8.9 x 8.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: in caps on side of hammer head: "STEEL"
Description:
Hinged steel tool with hammer head on one end and scythe on the opposite end; folds together.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this stone remover is used to remove pebbles caught in horses hooves.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
