Name/TitleBox drill
About this objectThis consists of a wooden box with a sliding lid divided into two sections. Inserted into the lid are 14 copper slides, and with holes of various sizes to control size and quantity of seed.
The apparatus was suspended from the neck by a cord or strap, lids downwards, and shaken from side to side, so that the seed dropped through.
Medium and MaterialsBox: Wood
Slides: Copper
MeasurementsLength: 293.8cm
Width: 6.3cm
Height: 5.3cm
Length of box: 9 feet (with lids projecting 3 1/2 inches at each end)
Section: 2 x 2 inches
Slides:4 3/4 - 5 inches in length
Object numberSTMEA:A.989
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)