Name/TitleHay-Fork

About this objectA steel hayfork with an ash handle used by the donor's husband for harvesting hay, beans and other produce at their farm in Chilton. The tines of the fork are curved almost at right angles, not gently curved as in many examples. The manufacturer's name has been stamped on the strap: A. & S. Parkes & Co. in Birmingham.

MakerA. & S. Parkes & Co.

Maker RoleManufacturer

Place MadeBirmingham

Medium and MaterialsMade of steel with an ash handle.

Inscription and MarksA. & S. Parkes & Co. stamped on strap..

MeasurementsHead: 1 foot 6 inches x 1 foot 1 inch
Handle: 7 foot 1 inch
Strap: 10 1/2 inches

Object numberSTMEA:A.3253

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)