Saddlers Awl - Cooby Farm

DESCRIPTION

TitleSaddlers Awl - Cooby FarmObject TypeToolDatec.1920DescriptionSaddlers' awl with wooden handle used to make holes for stiches mainly in leatherwork including saddles.

The saddler's awl was used by members of the Smith family at Cooby farm, Albion Park.Provenance and Signifcance‘Cooby’ was built on land originally granted to J. Paul (1400 acres) and issued in 1833.

The Coughrane family owned ‘Cooby’ from the late 1800’s. Mr. Robert Coughrane leased ‘Cooby’, Portion 2, 69 acres, to Mr Nicholas Ball from c.1911 – 1916, where Robert Smith was occupier.

Nicholas Ball purchased the property in 1917. The Smith family later purchased ‘Cooby’.DonorSmith, Joseph Borrowdale

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialSteel And Wood.Dimensions12cm x 2.5cm x 2cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryHandcraftsSecondaryLeatherworking Equipment

CONNECTIONS

CollectionCooby Collection Last edited by: Will Chittick

ObjectsLocalityAlbion ParkPlaceCoobyRelated Item1988.7.9 Last edited by: Annette Charlton

1988.7.9 - Smith, Joseph Borrowdale Last edited by: Annette Charlton

LOCATION

Item LocationOn Exhibition

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Saddlers Awl - Cooby Farm