Name/TitleReaping Hook

About this objectA reaping hook. The blade is fullered on both surfaces but deeper on the upper one. The manufacturer's name and address, in addition to a 'No. 2', are stamped on the blade.

MakerGilpin & Whitehouse

Maker RoleManufacturer

Place MadeCannock, Staffordshire

Medium and MaterialsBlade: steel
Handle: ash

Inscription and MarksThe maker's name and address, and number 2 are stamped on the blade, near the handle:
GILPIN & WHITEHOUSE
CANNOCK
No 2. G&W

MeasurementsBlade:

Length (outer curve): 610 mm
Length (inner curve): 540 mm
Tip to handle (straight): 360 mm
Width (widest part): 40 mm

Handle:

Length: 150 mm
Diameter (slightly varying): 33 mm

Overall length: 518 mm
Overall width: 235 mm

Object numberSTMEA:A.3933

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)