Riveting tongs

See full details

Object detail

Description
Long hand made riveted iron tongs for handling hot rivets. Purchased by John Street when Alf and Harry Payne's blacksmith's shop in Newton closed.
The smithy provided metal rivets, for the construction of shipping, to Fosters
Accession number
2017.5.9
Museum System ID
38337
Collection type
Objects
Collection
Foster's
Classification
Tongs, Metalworking
Rivet, Tong
Media/Material details
Iron
Media/Materials
Iron: 0 - Whole
Measurement details
3D objects (HxWxD): H 1690 x W 105 x D 45mm
Production place and notes
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Auckland Region, Aotearoa New Zealand
On display?
Not on display

Share

My shortlist

Object type

Subject category

Related highlights

Fosters Chandlery
Fosters Chandlery

Explore other objects by colour

The online platform at New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa (NZMM) is continually developing. Records are updated with new information and images regularly. There may be errors or omissions in the information provided and we welcome input from the public.

The NZ Maritime Museum aims to provide free use of our Collections Online content. The majority of the online images are available for download and reuse, free of charge. We ask that our material is appropriately attributed, and that users adhere to restrictions when these are indicated. For guidance and information regarding attribution, rights and restrictions please read our Image Use Policy or contact the Collections Team.

Public comments

Be the first to comment on this object record.

Google reCaptchaThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.