Object number
93/1
Creator
Description
A slater's axe, also called a 'chopper' or 'zax', used for trimming slates to size and pecking holes for nails. It has a flat, straight blade with a spike on the back edge, and a turned wooden handle. The blade is marked 'Elwell 344'. This tool is intended for a left-handed user, and was purchased by the donor at a car boot sale in Newbury.
Physical description
1 slater's axe: metal; wood; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: SLATER’S AXE // Accession number: 93/1 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 5.8.93 // Description: This tool has a straight flat blade with edge on one side and spike at the centre of the opposite side. It has a turned wooden handle and metal ferrule. For left hand user. // Inscription: ELWELL 344 // Dimensions: length: total: 43.0 cm Length: blade: 24.0 cm width: 5.5 cm // Associated information: This tool was purchased by [donor] at the Newbury Car Boot Sales and donated to Dr. Collins at the Rural History Centre.’
Production place
Wednesbury
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14956.tif - High resolution image
