Object number
2002/8
Description
Secateur, spring operated when the two handles are squeezed together. The donor acquired them in the early 1970s.
These metal secateurs are spring operated when the two handles are squeezed together. They also have a safety catch which draws the handles together and covers the balde. The donor acquired them in the early 1970s.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Secateurs // Description // 1 Pair of Secateurs // Metal (IRON) SPRING Operated when the two handles are squeezed together. Safety catch draws the two handles together which covers the blade. // [pencil sketch] // Dimensions // Length: 24cm // Width: 9.7cm // Associated information // Unknown age: Mr Cousins acquired them when his brother died in the early 1970's.'
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