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Friends of Westgarthtown
Cart wheel
... Cart wheel...Wooden cart wheel with steel reinforcement bands around... melbourne Cart wheel Wooden cart wheel with steel reinforcement ...Wooden cart wheel with steel reinforcement bands around centre part. Wooden spokes attach centre mechanism to wooden curved segments of wheel. Wheel is missing pieces and only partially intact.No visible markings.rural industry, farm machinery, cart, buggy, wheel, wood, steel, transport, farming, horse. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Cart wheel spanner, Not known
... Cart wheel spanner... Mitcham melbourne Cart wheel spanner Tool A large spanner ...NoneA large spanner with hole on one end and lever shaped handleNonetrades, tools -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph (Item) - Black and White, Wonga Park: Vergers Family in 2 wheel horse cart, c. 1931
... Wonga Park: Vergers Family in 2 wheel horse cart...Vergers Family in 2 wheel horse cart... wheel horse cart Photo is named 14880027.jpg on CD Vergers ...Vergers Family in 2 wheel horse cartPhoto is named 14880027.jpg on CD -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph (Item) - Black and White, Family in 2 wheel horse cart, About 1920
... Family in 2 wheel horse cart...Black and White Photograph Family in 2 wheel horse cart ...Photo is named 14880009.jpg on CD -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Wheel Hub, 1886-1908
... Cart Wheel... wheel hub falls of halladale russell & co. Wreck Artifact Cart ...The Falls of Halladale was an iron-hulled, four-masted barque, used as a bulk carrier of general cargo. She left New York in August 1908 bound for Melbourne and Sydney. In her hold was general cargo consisting of roofing tiles, barb wire, stoves, oil, and benzene as well as many other manufactured items. After three months at sea and close to her destination, a navigational error caused the Falls of Halladale to be wrecked on a reef off the Peterborough headland on the 15th of November, 1908. The captain and 29 crew members survived, but her cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. The Court of Marine Inquiry in Melbourne ruled that the foundering of the ship was entirely due to Captain David Wood Thomson's navigational error, not too technical failure of the Clyde-built ship. The Falls of Halladale was built in1886 by Russell & Co., at Greenock shipyards on the River Clyde, Scotland for Wright, Breakenridge & Co of Glasgow. She was one of several designs of Falls Line of ships named after waterfalls in Scotland. The company had been founded between 1870- 1873 as a partnership between Joseph Russell, Anderson Rodger, and William Todd Lithgow. During the period 1882-92 Russell & Co. standardised designs, which sped up their building process so much that they were able to build 271 ships during that time. The Falls of Halladale had a sturdy construction built to carry maximum cargo and able to maintain full sail in heavy gales, one of the last of the 'windjammers' that sailed the Trade Route. She and her sister ship, the Falls of Garry, were the first ships in the world to include fore and aft lifting bridges. Previous to this, heavily loaded vessels could have heavy seas break along the full length of the deck, causing serious injury or even death to those on deck. The new, raised catwalk-type decking allowed the crew to move above the deck in stormy conditions. The Falls of Halladale shipwreck is listed on the Victorian Heritage (No. S255). She was one of the last ships to sail the Trade Routes from Europe and the Americas. Also of significance is that the vessel was one of the first ships to have fore and aft lifting bridges as a significant safety feature still in use on modern vessels today. The subject model is an example of an International Cargo Ship used during the 19th and early 20th centuries to transport goods around the world and representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping industry. Wagon wheel hub with spoke butts. Holes for hardware fittings are visible. Recovered from the wreck of the Falls of Halladale. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wheel hub, falls of halladale, russell & co., wreck artifact, cart wheel -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Draw knife, C Johnson (Christopher Johnson), 1855-1879
... cart wheel maker... blacksmith cart maker cart wheel maker blacksmith tool wagon wheel c ...A draw knife is a hand tool that has a long straight blade between two handles. As implied by its name. it is drawn like a knife across the wood. It is used to prepare the timber for the next step of the process, removing loose wood and bark and giving a start to making the wood into a round or cylindrical shape. Then a finer smoother finish is given with a spokeshave, which has a shorter, curved blade. A draw knife could be used for the wooden spokes for cart, wagon and carriage wheels as well as for ladder staves and ship wheels. Features of a good draw knife include tight handles, a blade with plenty of metal to it and a blade length of 20 to 24 centimetres. This draw knife was likely made at least 150 years ago by C Johnson of Sheffield, who used the Trade Mark “C.J.” within a flag. Christopher Johnson began work as a cutler, making knives, pocket knives and tableware in his works at Howard Street in Sheffield. In the book ‘Hand-Saw Makers of Britain by Schaeffer and McConnel, Johnson is listed in 1855 as a saw maker. A later reference has the business name of Johnson & Company, Sheffield in 1879-1882. Australia was one of the company’s markets. The company continued until its closure in 1955.This draw knife is significant for being made in Sheffield, a location famous for steel and silver manufacturers. It is significant because of its age, being made no later than 1879, which is the time period of our maritime Village. It is a tool most suitable for the blacksmith's or a ship' smith's workshop for making spokes for the wheels of wagons and carts, and for making ship's wheels.. It is also significant for being made by C Johnson, who was well known for his good workmanship. Draw knife; flat cast steel fixed blade with rotating wooden handles each end. Round bulbous handles have two parallel scored lines around the end furthest from the blade and a brass collar between the handle and blade. A logo and inscription are cast into the centre front of the blade. Made by C Johnson. of Sheffield.Cast into steel blade: Sideways Image “C.J.” within {flag}, “JOHNSON / CAST STEEL”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, spokes, wagon maker, blacksmith, cart maker, cart wheel maker, blacksmith tool, wagon wheel, c johnson, sheffield, wheelright, craftsman, woodwork, carriage wheel, ship wheels, shipwright, wooden spokes, ladder staves, draw knife -
City of Greater Geelong
Functional object - Geelong West City Council Cleaning Cart, c.1960
... . The cart was wheeled up and down the popular street; cleaning...Three wheeled metal cart with hinged lid... Three wheeled metal cart with hinged lid Geelong West City ...This street-sweeping cart was used on Pakington Street before the amalgamation of six local councils to form the City of Greater Geelong. The cart is from around 1960 when the City of Geelong West had approximately 17,500 people within its borough. The cart was wheeled up and down the popular street; cleaning litter and providing a clean and pleasant street for locals and shop owners alikeThree wheeled metal cart with hinged lidGeelong West City Councilcity of geelong west, cleaning -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Haeusler Glass Negatives Collection - Man with horse and cart, c1910
... The name on the cart above the wheel says "J.C. GARRETT"... dry plate photography John Garrett The name on the cart above ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This digital image was produced from one of the glass negatives that form part of the collection, probably taken by Louis Haeusler (b.1887) with the photographic equipment in the Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection. John Garrett brought a butchering business from Thomas Boyes in Wodonga in 1902. He was president of the local Turf Club and was elected to the Wodonga Council in 1911. This item is unique and has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.Digital image created from the Haeusler Glass negative collection. An image of a man driving a horse and cart. A house can be seen in the background.The name on the cart above the wheel says "J.C. GARRETT"wodonga pioneers, haeusler family, glass negatives, dry plate photography, john garrett -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Ambulance, Cart, Human Propelled, Ashford Litter, 1887
... Two wheeled ambulance cart with sprung wheels.... wheeled ambulance cart with sprung wheels. in 1887 six Ashford ...in 1887 six Ashford Litters were purchased by St John Ambulance Association after Lady Janet Clarke (of Rupertswood) and her friends raised enough money to allow these items to be ordered. These were Victoria's first official ambulances. The litter consisted of a two wheeled undercarriage with elliptical springs which supported a stretcher. It has four legs which support the carriage when stationary but fold up to form handles so that one person could push the machine while another pushed. Four Ashford Litter ambulances were located at the Russell Street, Little Bourke Street, King Street and West Melbourne police stations. Another was located at the Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston Street and from 1896 the sixth was located at the Eastern Hill Metropolitan Fire Brigade station. Initially is was expected that police and fire fighters would take patients to hospitals if required.Two wheeled ambulance cart with sprung wheels.ashford, ashford litter, st john -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Baby in a Wheeled Cart drawn by a toy horse -- Studio Portrait
... Studio Portrait of Baby in a Wheeled Cart drawn by a toy... grampians Photograph Baby in a Wheeled Cart drawn by a toy horse ...Studio Portrait of Baby in a Wheeled Cart drawn by a toy horse.stawell -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Ambulance, Cart, Human Propelled, Ashford Litter, Circa 1893
... Two wheeled cart with sprung wheels, stretcher fitted... wheeled cart with sprung wheels, stretcher fitted and hoop frame ...Probably used by the early ambulance services in metropolitan Brisbane, Possibly used in regional areas as city services developedTwo wheeled cart with sprung wheels, stretcher fitted and hoop frame for patient weather cover.ambulance queensland -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Cart
... Cart two wheeled 8 leafed sprung. Wheels have 14 spokes... Warrnambool great-ocean-road Cart Cart two wheeled 8 leafed sprung ...Cart two wheeled 8 leafed sprung. Wheels have 14 spokes with steel axle. Tail gate with hooks. Ornate foot step. Two shalves. Keepers on shalves for breechen straps.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, cart -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white photograph of four women in a cart
... and four women in a two-wheeled cart. Reprint of older photograph.... photograph of four women in a cart Photograph Black and white ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph showing a stationary horse and four women in a two-wheeled cart. Reprint of older photograph.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Furphy Water Cart, 1910-1920
... Furphy Water Cart, Three wheel tractor drawn tank..., Mulwala Furphy Water Cart Furphy Water Cart, Three wheel tractor ...Furphy water carts were first made in 1895Furphy Water Cart, Three wheel tractor drawn tank on a wooden frame. Original wheels and body made by J. Furphy Foundry. Holds 180 gallons. Red ends has signature Furphy markings with indented writing. Refer to photos -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Steven Henty, Harnessing a Draught Horse, c. 1940
... to a 2-wheeled cart. See B91.118 for names. The girls are dressed... a draught horse to a 2-wheeled cart. See B91.118 for names ...A group of female students harnessing a draught horse to a 2-wheeled cart. See B91.118 for names. The girls are dressed in jodhpurs, some in blazersfemale students, draught horse, students working outside -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SOUTH DEBORAH MINE
... the chimney. Four wheel cart near the entrance ramp, and further... infrastructure and smoke emanating from the chimney. Four wheel cart near ...Black and white photograph of the South Deborah mine located in Abel Street Bendigo. Note the wooden structure of the Poppet head, surrounding infrastructure and smoke emanating from the chimney. Four wheel cart near the entrance ramp, and further in the background a small two wheeled cart. Centre right is a picket fence of a house, with corner of verandah and post support showing.mining, surface equipment, south deborah mine -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Vehicle - Spring Cart, Late 19th to early 20th centuries
... A spring cart is a two-wheeled, one-horse cart, often...Spring cart; two-wheeled cart with shallow box tray...Spring Cart Vehicle Spring cart; two-wheeled cart ...A spring cart is a two-wheeled, one-horse cart, often with the driver standing up to drive it, and otherwise seated on a simple seat. Carts like this one had springs to make the ride smoother. It is a lighter version of a farm dray and is sometimes called a spring dray. Spring carts were often used on farms for carrying loads. In the towns, some businesses used a spring cart for deliveries of bread, milk and other goods. The carts would be used for travel and for families going on outings and picnics. Visitors to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village from 1986 to 1992 would enjoy watching a Clydesdale horse named Duke as he worked around the village with his driver Pat McGowan. He would be hitched to a wagon or to this lightweight spring cart or sometimes he would pull the wagon with the cart attached as a trailer. The cart was used for maintenance, carting loads of timber or stone around the site or from town to Flagstaff Hill. Sometimes Duke and the cart would take visitors for cart rides around the Village. Pat McGowan was known for his restoration of horse-drawn vehicles including this spring cart. He already had 40 years of horse handling experience when he began looking after Duke, feeding and harnessing him and driving the horse and cart around the Village. Pat’s dog ‘Yabbie’ would often join them. In August 1992 Duke had to be put down. Warrnambool Veterinary Clinic and other fund-raisers began well-supported appeals and the beloved horse was replaced by a Clydesdale also named Duke (the second), who began work in late October 1992. He, like his predecessor, had a quiet temperament and was comfortable in the traffic. The spring card is an example of vehicles used on farms, for business delivery and for domestic transport in the late-19th and early-20th century. This cart is of note for being associated with the Clydesdale horse Duke which pulled the cart around Flagstaff Hills in the 1980s and 1990s, representing transport of that period.Spring cart; two-wheeled cart with shallow box tray and plank seat bolted across the front. Wheels have metal rims and fourteen (14) wooden spokes. A plank is bolted from side to side. A decorative metal step is on the cart's left and has acorn cut-out shapes in the plate. Both wheels have a brake block that is operated by a lever on the cart's right. The cart has eight-leaf suspension from front to back. The box tray is painted blue and has decorative pale yellow detail. Each shaft pole has has a handle fitting on it. (Horse equipment with the cart is a leather covered, straw filled collar.) flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, springcart, spring cart, jingle, horse-drawn cart, one horse cart, two-wheeled cart, dray, spring dray, wagon, transportation, travel, cart, duke, clydesdale, pat mcgowan, delivery cart, yabbie, cartwright, horse-drawn vehicle, transport, horse cart -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Wagon wheel
... to the shaft of a two-wheeled cart or four-wheeled wagon. Horse-drawn... to the shaft of a two-wheeled cart or four-wheeled wagon. Horse-drawn ...In the late eighteenth century wagon wheels were constructed by wheelwrights using timber felloes, hub and spokes that were held together by an iron outer hoop and iron nave bonds fitted by a blacksmith. The wheels hung from axle arms attached to the shaft of a two-wheeled cart or four-wheeled wagon. Horse-drawn carts and wagons were commonly used to move around people, goods and agricultural materials until the early twentieth century.Wagon wheel with wooden hub, spokes, and wheels, and steel bounded rings.farm machinery, wheel, horse drawn vehicle, wagon -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two men loading hessian sacks
... /offloading full hessian sacks onto a four wheeled cart being pulled... a four wheeled cart being pulled by two horses. Churchill Island ...Churchill Island has a significant photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century.Black and white landscape photograph of two men loading/offloading full hessian sacks onto a four wheeled cart being pulled by two horses.churchill island -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1876
... bush below a line of cliffs. There is a spoked wheeled cart... a line of cliffs. There is a spoked wheeled cart standing ...This cottage is said to have belonged to the Foulkes family. It was situated below Mackey's peak in the Fyans Valley. For further information see p. 77 of "Victoria's Wonderland".The photo shows a timber house and outbuilding set among bush below a line of cliffs. There is a spoked wheeled cart standing to the right of the house. The buildings are in the foreground at the lower edge of the photo.buildings, houses -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, A.E. Bennett, The Orchard Area at Burnley Gardens 1891-4, 1891-1894
... using spraying equipment from a wheeled cart in the Orchard.... using spraying equipment from a wheeled cart in the Orchard ...Photograph made by A.P. Winzenried as a possible illustration for, "Green Grows Our Garden." Note by T.H. Kneen 18 March 1992, "Note the very early form of spray equipment - hand pump and hand delivered." Also see B91.440.2 copies black and white print. Copy of a photograph in A.E. Bennett's book, "Prize Essays," published 1894. 2 male students using spraying equipment from a wheeled cart in the Orchard.On reverse, "The Orchard area at Burnley Gardens 1891-4 from A.E. Bennett's book 1894.a.e. bennett, prize essays, a.p. winzenried, green grows our garden, orchard, spray equipment, students working outside, hand pump spray -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photo, Mr & Mrs Aldridge going shopping, 1925
... in Blackburn in 1925. Horse and four wheel cart/spring cart with front... going shopping in Blackburn in 1925. Horse and four wheel cart ...Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn: a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Mr and Mrs Aldridge going shopping in Blackburn in 1925. Horse and four wheel cart/spring cart with front seat and hood. See page 109 of Da Casta book.aldridge, horse and cart -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Negative - TOM PATULLO COLLECTION: A COUNTRY TOWN
... wheeled cart and handler. A 4 wheeled carriage with three people.... A Country Town. A 12 Bullock team with a 4 wheeled cart and handler ...Negative print. A Country Town. A 12 Bullock team with a 4 wheeled cart and handler. A 4 wheeled carriage with three people on board with the horse drinking from the fountain. A large building in the background, could be a school.cottage, miners, a country town., a country town. -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Vehicle - Dray
... A Dray is a two-wheeled cart usually drawn by one or two... panelling. A Dray is a two-wheeled cart usually drawn by one or two ...A Dray is a two-wheeled cart usually drawn by one or two draught animals such as horses or donkeys, They can transport the driver and a few passengers or a small amount of cargo. The term Dray is predominantly used only in Australia and New Zealand and are known as carts in other countries. Brown wood, dark red wheels, unpainted shafts. Some decorative wood panelling.farm machinery, horse drawn vehicle, dray, churchill island, vehicle -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, Sue Jarvis, 'Coal Creek Series' by Sue Jarvis, 2004
... .4) Beecroft Cottage .5) Typeset Printers .6) Timber Wheel... Printers .6) Timber Wheel, Loggnig Cart School of Business Art ...School of Business Art Collection.1) Coal Railway Carriage .2) Surgery .3) Devlin's Cottage .4) Beecroft Cottage .5) Typeset Printers .6) Timber Wheel, Loggnig Cartartists, artwork, coal creek, photography, sue jarvis -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8thLH water cart
... Black and White photograph of two-wheeled water cart drawn... of two-wheeled water cart drawn by donkey, also two mounted men ...The 8th Light Horse Regiment was engaged in the battle to capture Turkish defences in and around Beersheba in early November 1917 in conjunction with other Light Horse units and troops from the Imperial Camel Corps, British Yeomanry Division, New Mounted Rifles and 53 Welsh Division. The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse.Comparatively rare collection of photographs of 8th Light Horse (AIF) on operations in Egypt and Sinai 1916-1918.Black and White photograph of two-wheeled water cart drawn by donkey, also two mounted men who are wearing sun toppees and one has a rifle in rifle bucket."Captured Turkish water cart at Beersheba with British Yeomanry"beersheba, turkish, world war one, wwi, 8th, light horse -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two men and horses
... , each holding the horses bridle. One is coupled to a two wheeled... wheeled cart. Photo has been taken from near the homestead ...Churchill Island has a significant photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century.Black and white photograph of two men posing for the camera, each holding the horses bridle. One is coupled to a two wheeled cart. Photo has been taken from near the homestead and looks down towards the Eastern side of Churchill Island. Probably taken in the nineteenth century.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. 'Department of Agriculture' written in pencil on reverse. Stamped on rear 'Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Dept. of Agriculture Ref. No 1978(541-9)'churchill island -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Postcard
... in a horse-drawn two wheeled cart having two luggage baskets... picture of couple in a horse-drawn two wheeled cart having two ...Deep yellow/orange with red print. Green postage stamp featuring yellow-tailed Thornbill. Postcard contains 14 pictures of Vietnamese people and places. Front page shows picture of couple in a horse-drawn two wheeled cart having two luggage baskets and sunshade.Viet-Nam The Land and the People Addressed to - Mrs. G McNamara / 13 Ellis Road / Glen Iris / Melbourne Vicpostcard, mcnamara, j.p. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
display cart, 1990's
... A wooden two-wheeled cart painted cream. It has a wooden... gippsland display cart A wooden two-wheeled cart painted cream ...This cart came from Sederlan's Bakery - Newmerella and Orbost. It had been used outside the premises as advertising. The original chassis had been added to extensively with shafts, wheels and tyres added. This axle appears to have part of the cart - either a baker's or butcher's cart. The original cart may have been a butcher's or baker's cart.A wooden two-wheeled cart painted cream. It has a wooden ply top and is fully enclosed. The chassis seems to be original with the rest having been re-constructed from non-original materials. The shafts are the wrong size and shape, It has had car tyres, wheels and axle attached.advertising cart sederlan's-bakery -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Spokeshave, Sides & Skinner, First half of the 20th century
... in woodworking jobs such as making cart wheel spokes, chair legs, paddles... in woodworking jobs such as making cart wheel spokes, chair legs, paddles ...A spokeshave is a hand tool used to shape and smooth woods in woodworking jobs such as making cart wheel spokes, chair legs, paddles, bows, and arrows. The tool consists of a blade fixed into the body of the tool, which has a handle for each hand. Historically, a spokeshave was made with a wooden body and metal cutting blade. With industrialization metal bodies displaced wood in mass-produced tools. Being a small tool, spokeshaves are not suited to working large surfaces. The name spokeshave dates back to at least the 16th century, though the early history of the tool is not well documented. The name spokeshave reflects the early use of the tool by wheelwrights. The first spokeshaves were made of wood usually beech with steel blades, before being largely superseded by the development of metal-bodied spokeshaves in the latter half of the 19th century, though many woodworkers still use wooden spokeshaves. Due to their widespread use and versatility vintage wooden spokeshaves remain commonly available and relatively low in price. Spokeshaves consist of a blade or iron secured to the body or stock of the tool, which has two handles one for each hand. The bottom surface of the tool is called the sole. The blade can be removed for sharpening, and adjusted to vary the depth of the cut. An early design consisted of a metal blade with a pair of tangs to which the wooden handles were attached, as with a draw knife. Unlike a draw knife, but like a plane, spokeshaves typically have a sole plate that fixes the angle of the blade relative to the surface being worked. There are a wide variety of different types of spokeshave, suited to different trades and applications. A now vintage tool made by an Australian manufacture in NSW who specialised in making pruning shears, hacksaw frames and heel shaves under the Erskin brand name. This tool is now sought after by collectors even though it was probably made in the first quarter of the 20th century. It gives a snapshot of how carpenters work with wood by hand showcasing their craftsmanship. Hollow face Spokeshave, metal body with black enamel finish. Erskin stamped on frontflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, spokeshave, cabinet makers tools, wood working, cutting tool, shaping tool