Object number
76/214
Creator
Description
A billhook is an edge tool used in hedging, coppice work and other woodland trades, and show great regional variety with each area having its own accepted pattern and shape. This billhook has a straight blade with a curved tip, and a wooden handle. The back of the blade has been flattened by used as a hammer. The blade is stamped 'Finch Bros'. The billhook was used by donor's family at Sticklepath, Devon, between 1920 and 1950 for cutting firewood.
Physical description
1 billhook: metal; wood; good condition - used, with broken handle
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Bill hook // Stamped Finch Bros // Back of blade flattened by use as hammer // Blade curved. Broken handle shows fixing of tang. // Devon: Sticklepath // User- C. A. Jewell family, Place used Devon and Cornwall, Date used 1920 up to 1950 // C. A. Jewell, Elm Road, Reading’
Production place
Sticklepath
Production date
1920-01-01
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13673.tif - High resolution image
