Name/TitleButcher's poleaxe
About this objectThis butcher's poleaxe was used in Earl Soham by the the Donor, his father and his grandfather in their butcher's shop. The hook end of the poleaxe was used to hold cattle by the horns and twist the head sideways. The other end was driven through the centre of the front skull to kill the animal. This poleaxe is missing a handle.
Medium and MaterialsSteel
Inscription and MarksStamped: T.WILLIAMS SHEFFIELD
MeasurementsLength: 270mm
Height of hook: 55mm
Height of handle socket: 70mm
Object numberSTMEA:A.4703
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
