Name/TitleBox Drill

About this objectThis box drill was used at Barrard's Hall, Whatfield.
It consists of a wooden box with lid divided into two sections, sliding out for insertion of the seed. The lid is fitted with 16 copper slides, with holes in various combinations to regulate the flow of seed. The lid has projecting lugs to facilitate opening.
In use, the box was reversed, suspended from the neck and oscillated to expel seed. (The 'lid' in this case is really the underside of the drill).

Medium and MaterialsBox: Willow
Slides: Copper

MeasurementsLength: 411.3cm
Width: 7.5cm
Height: 7.4cm

Box: 12 feet 8 inches x 3 inches x 3 inches
Lugs: 5 inches x 4 3/4 inches

Object Typedrill

Object numberSTMEA:A.3798

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)