Name/TitleSheep shearing machine

About this objectMade by the Chicago Flexible Shaft Co. and imported and sold from London. The handle turns the large wheel, which is cogged and revolves the jointed bars. It was used on a farm at Fornham All Saints. The maker's name and address is on the box.

MakerChicago Flexible Shaft Co

Maker RoleManufacturer

Date Made1901

Place MadeChicago Ill.U.S.A.

Inscription and MarksMakers name and address on box.
On Spokes: Patented made by Chicago Flexible Shaft CO. Chicago Ill. USA.

MeasurementsMain Wheel: 1 foot 6 inches (four spokes)
Small Wheel: 4 1/4 inches (four spokes)
First Rod: 2 feet 4 inches
Second Rod: 1 foot 3 1/2 inches
Clippers: 1 foot
Blade: 2 1/2 inches
Handle: 10 inches
Shank: 9 inches
Wooden Box: 2 feet 6 inches x 1 foot 8 inches x 1 foot
5 spare blades of 2 1/2 inches
5 spare blades pf 2 1/4 inches

Object Typeshears

Object numberSTMEA:A.1695

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)