Historical information

These multi function pliers were imported and used in Moorabbin Shire Many tools were imported by early settlers and also among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made 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 pair of multi purpose pliers is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900

Physical description

Steel adjustable locking pliers c1900 with lion head vise, and spring loaded multi grip

Inscriptions & markings

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