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Name/TitleFork (?) trussing

About this objectIf this is a trussing fork, it is a very unusual type, very long, with rounded outer tines. These are in one piece, welded around the neck, which is in one piece with the socket and central tine. The handle, rather wormed, is of ash.

Medium and MaterialsMade of iron and ash.

MeasurementsTotal length: 6 feet 4 inches
Neck, socket and centre tine: 2 feet 4 inches
Max. splay of tines:1 foot 7 1/2 inches

Object Typefork

Object numberSTMEA:B.264

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)

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