Flensing Iron, Circa 1830 - 1840

Significance

Only known one is in the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, Tongarew.

Physical description

Flensing Iron, also called a “Cutting Spade”, used in the whaling industry to cut the blubber. Has Scorrar London etched into blade

Inscriptions & markings

"Scorrar London" etched into blade

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