Name/TitleReversible plough KCB
About this objectThis item was known as a one-way plough as there was a plough body at both ends, meaning that it did not have to be turned around to use. At least two horses were required to pull the plough across a field. The horses could be unhooked and attached to either end of the plough, or the plough could be manoeuvred to pull back to the other end of the field. The wooden handle is broken and the shanks are missing. There are two racks for positioning reversible handle, each with five positions.
This plough won prizes in 1904, so was probably introduced about that time. An illustration can be found in the Country Gentlemen’s Catalogue of 1894, where it is described as a One-way Plough.
MakerRansomes, Sims & Jefferies
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date MadeCirca 1904
Place MadeIpswich
Medium and MaterialsShares: metal
Handles: wooden
Inscription and MarksMarked: KCB
MeasurementsLength: 2300 mm
Width: 750 mm
Height: 2100 mm
Object Typeplough
Object numberSTMEA:A.2330
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
