Object number
72/44
Creator
Description
This is a knife used for cutting up silage to use as animal feed. This example was made by Tysack & Co. Ltd. of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This silage knife was found in a hedge at Arborfield Hall Farm.
Physical description
1 silage knife: metal; wood; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Silage Knife // Mr Longhurst, NIRD, Shinfield, Berks // Description: An iron knife with a triangular blade and special tread with cross hatch pattern for pushing the knife down with the foot. It has a metal shank and wooden handle at right angles to the blade // Associated information: This knife was found in a hedge at Aborfield Hall Farm. Inscription: W. A. Tysack & Co. Ltd. Sheffield, British Patent No 708632’
Production place
Sheffield
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11275.tif - High resolution image
