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Expanding tool

human history
  • Kupu whakaahua

    Guard pin stretching tool, Bergeon

    brass and steel tool. Rectangular and curved brass stand with steel rod inserted through hole at top. Steel stand at base of U-shaped indentation. Marked on stand "BERGEON" and "MADE IN SWITZERLAND".

    A tool for lengthening the guard pin of pallets, a task rarely needed but difficult to do without such a tool.

  • Wāhi
  • Accession Number
    2004.44.52
  • Rā Tāpiringa
    21 May 2004
  • Tohu Tuakiri Kē

    H347 (horology)

  • Wāhanga
Expanding tool, 2004.44.52, H347, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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