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This is a rotary barley awner which three wheels connected by 18 horizontal blades. This came to the museum as part of the Sharp collection.
This is a rotary barley awner which three wheels connected by 18 horizontal blades. This came to the museum as part of the Sharp collection.

1 barley awner: metal

The Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment was compiled by Reverend C. J. Sharp at Wonersh, Surrey. Reverend Sharp died in 1967 and the Museum acquired the Collection for £60 in 1968., MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Barley Awner, rotary// Donor: Rev C. J. Sharp, Wonersh //18 blades remaining, 5 missing on the roller’