Object number
53/195
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Description
This is a 'Trott Brush' type pony drill made for seed sowing. It has 3 rows and 3 seed boxes and spouts (it was originally designed for sowing two rows but a third was added later after trials). It was made by William Troth of Bearley, near Stratford-upon-Avon. It will drill any seed except turnip and swedes. It was made in 1830, used every year up until 1950.
Physical description
1 seed drill: metal (iron); wood; fair condition
Production place
Bearley
Production date
1830 - 1830
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_221.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_222.tif - High resolution image
