Object number
57/200
Description
A chopper used in Frosterley, in the Weardale area of County Durham. Probably dates from the early 19th century.
This chopper was used in Frosterley, in the Weardale area of County Durham. It consists of two parallel rectangular blades attached to a cylindrical wooden handle, also parallel to the blades. It was found covered in mortar on the wall plate of an old barn, and probably dates from the early 19th century. It is not known what its precise use was.
Physical description
1 chopper: metal and wood; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Frosterley, Weardale. Found covered in mortar and [?] on wall plate of old barn. // Old people of the district of the district do not know for what purpose it was used. // [pencil sketch]'
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1824-12-31
Production period
Early-nineteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2732.tif - High resolution image
