Historical information

c1880 Many tools were imported from USA manufacturers by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire and local blacksmiths modified and maintained these tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools .

Significance

This slide-hammer nail puller is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900

Physical description

A steel slide-hammer nail puller c1880

Inscriptions & markings

SMITH & HEMENWAY CO.N.Y. / Pat July (18) 78, Oct 79, July 81/
TRADEMARK 'GIANT' No.1