Name/TitleReaping Hook

About this objectA reaping hook with an ash handle and iron blade used at a farm in Lawford, Essex. The handle is comparatively new while the iron blade, fullered on one side, is older and well used. The handles and blades are attached by a tang and ferrule, the tang appearing to be secured by a washer. The handle features a stop flange at the butt (the type often found on a modern billhook) and the blade has been stamped with an ‘( f )’ and ‘FUSSELL 2 MELLS’.

Medium and MaterialsBlade: Iron
Handle: Ash

Inscription and MarksThe blade is stamped: '( f )' and 'FUSSELL 2 MELLS'.

MeasurementsBlade (round curve): 1 foot 10 1/4 inches
Width of blade: 1 1/8 inches
Handle (including ferrule: 7/8/inches): 5 5/8 inches
Handle butt (ovate): 2 inches x 1 1/8 inches

Object numberSTMEA:A.4742

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)