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19th Century Brass Horse Hair Singeing Tool Ref. MA5
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19th Century Brass Horse Hair Singeing Tool - Ref. MA5
No self-respecting horse in the 19th Century would be seen dead without having its mane , ears and other bodily hairs carefully removed by singeing!
This very unusual and rare tool dates back to around the late 19th century and measures 33cm x 12cm. Basically a hollow, tubular handle in which was placed methylated spirits or paraffin. This caused a wick to heat up an iron 'comb'. Once hot, it was a great asset in the careful grooming of a horse. We all imagine that everybody would have a horse in the 19th Century. However, the correct feeding of a good horse worked out more than the wages of the stable-hand, and, consequently, only the upper middle class would indulge in such a luxury.
In an early Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogue, the description of a singeing tool was 'for removal of hair, ears and other places where clippers cannot be used to advantage' In Britain and Europe, it was used for the removal of winter hair and for the grooming of a horse used to draw a coach or a horse used in parades
This is an excellent example of a 'singeing tool', and, apart from some minor dents and a small 'split' at the comb, it is still in very good overall condition.
Please note, I am NOT a qualified archaeologist/antiquarian and
the description I have given is based on research of the subject.
This is a genuine antique. The classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE. There are many articles being offered as 'antiques' when, clearly, they are not.
Price R550.00
Post R45.00
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