Object number
54/722
Description
Shovel used in a forge for patting and trimming a forge fire. This shovel came from a wheelwright's and blacksmith's shop in Writtle, Essex.
This iron shovel was used in a forge for patting and trimming a forge fire. This was done to alter or maintain the temperature of the fire, by altering the volume of fuel and amount of air in the fire. This shovel came from a wheelwright's and blacksmith's shop in Writtle, Essex.
Physical description
1 shovel: metal (iron?)
Production date
1900
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