Name/TitleModel of drill
About this objectThis is a model of an early 19th century Smyth patent 'Suffolk' lever 12 row corn drill, the real machine being used to plant seeds in regular rows. (No.1 drill patented in 1838)
This model is complete with a tool box containing four keys, a spanner and 12 coulters. It has shafts and the wheels have 12 spokes.
Date Made1838
Medium and MaterialsModel: wood
Fittings: metal
Inscription and MarksLabelled on box: SMYTH & SONS, PEASENHALL, SUFFOLK NO. 1
MeasurementsWidth: 39cm
Length: 61cm
Height: 36cm
Object Typemodel
Object numberSTMEA:A.2709
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
