Tool - Branding Iron

Historical information

TThe Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this iron represents the Amess era.

Significance

This branding iron belonged to Samuel Amess, who owned Churchill Island in the late nineteenth century and used the iron to brand his cattle.

Physical description

Iron handle with initials SA fashioned at base. Surface rust, pitted metal.

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