Vintage Bentwood Saddlers Clamp - Leatherworker Tool - Vice Knee Held Horse Tack

Vintage Bentwood Saddlers Clamp - Leather Worker Tool - Vice Knee Held Horse Tack

Large clamps, also known as a pair of clams, were used to hold leather in place while it was being stitched. In the workshop, the saddler sat and held the clamps between their legs and placed the leather in the vice-like grip of the tool. With the leather secured, the saddler had both his hands free for hand stitching. - Source: National Museum of Australia

Excellent condition, clamp still very tight, with signs of light wear and use.

Length 77 cm, bulge 12 cm

Courier R 150.00 to main centers, outlying areas quote first.