Fromelles Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February Going through some of my stuff today I came upon this. I've had this for many a year, in fact it's one of the first things I bought as a young teenager, but have never confirmed what it is. Probably way off the mark, but I thought it look capable of being used for 'stuffing' whatever needed stuffing, the pronged end looks like it could insert hair (or the like) through a small opening and well into whatever was to be stuffed (it's 2' long), and the rounded end used to pack it down. Can anyone positively identify this mystery item for me? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 3 February Admin Share Posted 3 February Some sort of saddler's tool I suspect as H. Brindley were manufacturers of same. Image courtesy Grace's Guide H. Brindley - Graces Guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 3 February Admin Share Posted 3 February A search of modern such tools might suggest it is a "stuffing iron" ECONOMY STUFFING IRON 12" 300mm | [AbbeyEngland] | [Wholesale Supplier] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 3 February Author Share Posted 3 February And it's even referred to as a 'stuffing iron', I'm convinced this is likely what it is. Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reese williams Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February I have a 1904 book entitled "Saddlery and Harness Making" which pictures your tool and calls it a collar-rod. Used for stuffing the padding when making or repairing horse collars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 5 February Author Share Posted 5 February Cheers Reese, so 'collar-rod' it is, any chance of a photo of the page, is the book a military or a civilian publication? I'm sure these types of tools were common to saddle and harness makers at that time......and, as David has shewn, still are. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fromelles Posted 5 February Author Share Posted 5 February Cheers Reese, Much appreciated Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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