Hoof pick
George Wostenholme
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and horn
Measurements
33 mm (Width); 90 mm (Length)160 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Sheffield
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14448
Summary
Horn handled folding stone remover hook (for horses?) with curved end. On base of blade; 1.XL GEORGE / WOSTENHOLME / SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND. On reverse; OIL THE / JOINTS.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Makers and roles
George Wostenholme