Significance

Demonstrates aspects of tramway operation, cancelling or showing that tickets had been inspected following sales to passengers by the conductor or motorman. Traditionally used by tramway operators to check or cancel tickets.

Physical description

Steel cast, chrome plated, machined, device used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a four pointed star hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring in addition. Has a circular steel ring for a finger hold. Chrome plate started to wear off in some places.



Has letter "D6" punched onto one arm and "Supplied by Bell Punch Ltd Uxbridge" just below the slit in the punch for the ticket.

Inscriptions & markings

Has letter "D6" punched inside of handles near pin and letter "C: on inside of both handles and "X" near the outer edge of one the insides of the handle.