Plumber's awl (tool used to commence 'T' joints in lead pipe)

PART OF:
Collection of gas fitter's tools and equipment used by Robert Stockley in Manchester in the 1980s
Plumber's awl (tool used to commence 'T' joints in lead pipe) Plumber's awl (tool used to commence 'T' joints in lead pipe)
Plumber's awl (tool used to commence 'T' joints in lead pipe) Plumber's awl (tool used to commence 'T' joints in lead pipe)

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Plumber's awl (tool used to commence 'T' joints in lead pipe)
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Plumber's awl (tool used to commence 'T' joints in lead pipe), used by Robert Stockley in Manchester in the 1980s.

Details

Category:
Gas Industry
Object Number:
Y2009.52.9
Materials:
carbon steel
Measurements:
Overall: 100 mm, 3 mm,
type:
plumber's awl

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