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Sheep shearing machine
Early 20th century; made of steel, cast iron, wood and leather; vertical stand with tripod base; large cogged driving wheel with wooden handle connected to two small gearing cogs; flexible steel shaft with detachable shearing head; leather covering for gearing and for head wrist joint; hool on stand for hanging head; with spare shaft; maker's name WOLSELEY cast on stand.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F84.94
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(mm): 1375
Width
(mm): 860
Depth
(mm): 700
Material
cast iron
steel
wood
textile (fabric)
Location
In store
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