Name/TitleManual drill

About this objectThe drill consists of a circular drum fixed to a wheel. The drum has 8 triangular apertures through which the seed falls. The drum also has a sliding lid. Behind the drill is a two-pronged fork to cover the seed after sowing. On front of the handle is a spike on a plate. The limbs are horizontal and vertically perforated. The use is unknown.
The drill was used by the donor's father-in-law in c.1938.

MakerA.R. Gower & Son

Medium and MaterialsWheel and drum: Iron
Handle: Ash
Collar: Copper

Inscription and MarksOn the plate: A.R. Gower and Son, Brittania Iron Foundary, Market Drayton.

MeasurementsDiameter of wheel: 10 inches including flange: 3/4 inches
Diameter of drum: 6 3/8 inches
Depth of drum: 1 inch
Bracket of fork: 8 1/2 inches
Chain: 7 1/2 inches
Tines: 2 1/2 inches
Handle: 4 feet
Guard: 9 inches x 3 inches
Pronged spike: 1 3/8 inches long
Plate: 3 1/2 inches long.

Object numberSTMEA:A.3518

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)