Historical information

These tools were used by cobblers to steady the shoes whilst they were working on them.

Significance

There were several significant leather makers and workers in the Glenelg Shire region. This would have been an important industry in the early days of European settlement.
This demonstrates the development of the show making and leatherworking industry

Physical description

Cast iron object. Two prongs with shoe shaped ends of differing sizes.

Inscriptions & markings

None