secaateur, first half 20th century

Historical information

This item was used for sheep foot trimming on a rural property in Orbost. Sheep with overgrown hooves have difficulty walking far enough to reach available pasture. Their hoofs were regularly trimmed with special hoof trimmers or a good pair of garden secateurs.

Significance

This item is an example of a farm tool commonly used on early Orbost farms.

Physical description

Metal secateurs with a brass spring system.

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