Object number
68/427
Description
This a seed drill, used to sow seeds. This hand drill consists of two wooden handles, two wheels, a seed box and seed chute.
This a seed drill, used to sow seeds. This hand drill consists of two wooden handles, two wheels, a seed box and seed chute.
Physical description
1 seed drill: metal, wood
Archival history
MERL ‘History Artefacts’ cards – ‘DRILL, hand // CULTIVATING Seeding // Description: Handles: wood. Curved rounder ends to form grips. 51 cms apart at further end, 16 cms apart where they meet the axle. Attached to seed box and axle by two flat iron bars to which handles are bolted. Two holes (opposite), near top handles show original position of the handle support. Wheels: two, iron, six spokes, an iron axle, which passes through seed box and inside box, carries seed brush. Seed box: wood, painted orange; lid – 2 metal hinges. Round, flat, copper disc over aperture with holes to adjust opening. Seed chutes: semi-conical cup over aperture a side of box; narrows to form tubular chute, pointing down vertically from seed box. 2nd iron chute; curves up under seed box to form ‘V’ trough (9.5 cm. l.) beneath seed tube. Rightside of seed box: straight iron bar, movable, bolted (Purpose? To prop lid?)’
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