Name/TitleMane comb

About this objectIt has a brown handle of slightly tapering polished wood with two groups of rings cut round a central core of iron, which is black, apparently running its entire length. This core continues beyond the smaller end and itself ends as a kind of curving spade. The end of the outer curve of the spade is riveted to the base of 5 spines which at first curve away from the spade but finish over and parallel, with the rod collar which covered the smaller end. The handle is split for the entire length with minor cracks. and the functional end of the handle is missing.

Medium and MaterialsThis has a wooden handle,the rest being of iron.

Inscription and MarksStamped on the front of the spade: TDIXO or i DIXON

MeasurementsHandle length: 120 mm
Rod inc. spade length: 105 mm
Overall length: 225 mm
Spade length: 35 mm
Max. breadth: 35 mm
Tines length: 60 mm
Overall breadth: 27mm
Handle end diameter: 30 mm

Total length : 8 3/4 inches
Handle : 4 3/4 inches
Teeth : 2 1/4 inches

Object Typecomb

Object numberSTMEA:A.1320

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)