Name/TitleSeed fiddle

About this objectThe bow is moved across like the bow of a bass fiddle or cello and activates the flanged wheel, throwing out the seed which flows down the bag. when not in use, the bow fits into a clip below the box.
The body is painted green on the sides. The top and bottom is varnished. The body curves to fit over the top. The remains of instructions for "employing" are pasted on the side. There is a glass window in the top surface for inspection of the seed. Webbing straps secure the fiddle over the shoulder.

MeasurementsLength of top: 2 feet 6 inches
Width: 8 inches expanding to take a bag
Height: 6 1/2 inches
Bow: 2 feet 10 1/2 inches
Wheel: 8 inches with 6 flanges
Carrying handle: 5 inches ? 1 1/2 inches
Length of base: 2 feet 8 inches

Object Typeseeder

Object numberSTMEA:A.2473

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)