Name/TitleSeed drill

About this objectA manual drill with a handle that consists of a hopper with a wheel with six spokes, forward, coulter to cut a furrow, and two teeth to cover the seed after sowing. It is propelled by a long shaft. The hopper is painted red inside and blue inside. It has a label that gives direction of use.

MakerR. Randell

Place MadeNorth Walsham, Norfolk

Medium and MaterialsDrill: Iron
Handle: Ash

Inscription and MarksLabel inside of the lid of the hopper: HAND RATCHET DRILL

Label inside of the lid of the hopper: F. RANDELL ST. NICHOLAS WAY
NORTH WALSHAM

MeasurementsShaft: 4 inches including socket of 1 3/4 inches
Bracket: 7 inches x 1 inch (arms separated 3 inches)
Hopper: 6 1/4 inches x 5 3/8 inches (lid) x 5 inches deep
Teeth: 1 7/8 inches
Wheel: 8 inches x 1 inch (six spokes)
Coulter: 6 1/4 inches

Object numberSTMEA:A.3935

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)