Donated by Miss Beatrice May Devlin, items that belonged to her paternal grandfather, Dr Henry William Devlin who graduated in Medicine from Dublin and worked at the Rotunda hospital, Dublin. He immigrated to Australia and was the first doctor to practise in Parkes NSW.Please refer to supplementary file filed under Accession number 1995001Speculum, Cusco's. "10" stamped into metal on base.dr henry william devlin

Hoof rasps are essential tools used by farriers (specialists in equine hoof care) for trimming, shaping, and maintaining horse hooves. They help in smoothing rough edges and correcting hoof growth after trimming. Traditional rasps like this were manually operated before modern electric hoof grinders became available. The small size of this rasp suggests it may have been a section cut from a larger rasp, repurposed for finer adjustments or as a portable tool.The item is a hoof rasp, a small, rectangular metal tool with a rough, raised, and textured surface designed for filing and smoothing horse hooves. The rasp is compact and appears well-worn, showing signs of use and rusting. The rasping surface consists of small, sharp teeth that efficiently remove layers of hoof material when rubbed against the surface.rasp, file, horse, teeth, farm equipment, tool, horse equipment

This tool appears to be a horse hoof rasp used in farriery (horse hoof care). It would have been used to smooth and shape horse hooves after trimming, ensuring proper hoof balance. Rasping was an essential part of hoof maintenance to prevent uneven wear and lameness in horses. Tools like this were widely used by blacksmiths and farriers in rural and agricultural settings.A long-handled rasping tool with a wooden grip, a metal shaft, and a rasping head. The handle is made of dark wood, ergonomically shaped for grip. The metal shaft is rusted, suggesting it was heavily used and exposed to moisture. The working end features a coarse-textured metal rasp, likely used for filing and smoothing surfaces.rasp, horse equipment