Historical information

Used in the 19th century. Pigs were often raised for meat for the family. The scraper was used to remove the bristles from the carcass.

Physical description

A curved metal straight bladed pig scraper used to remove the bristles from a pig's carcass. It has a hook on the top edge to remove the nails from the pig's trotters. It has a short wooden handle attached to the metal on the blade with three rivets. There are two slashers near the flail. On the left is the brand 'Pearson 2532' circa 1914 Made by F G Pearson & Co, Sheffield, Right side (est 1859) Right: brand is indistinct. Used in the 19th century.

Inscriptions & markings

On the left is the brand 'Pearson 2532' circa 1914 Made by F G Pearson & Co, Sheffield, Right side (est 1859) Right: brand is indistinct.