Name/TitleDocking iron
About this objectThis was used at Holly Lodge Farm, Lawford, Essex. It is made up of a blade, with a socket in which a shaft is attached. The shaft also has a stirrup handle, footrest and a strap attachment and was secured by three screws, only one of which remains.
Medium and MaterialsBlade: Iron
Shaft: Ash wood
MeasurementsTotal length: 3 feet 5 inches
Stirrup handle: 7 inches long x 4 1/2 inches
Strap and neck to footrest: 1 foot 5 1/4 inches
Footrest projects 3 3/4 inches
Blade: 6 1/4 x 1 inch x 5/8 inches (thick, tapering)
Object Typehook
Object numberSTMEA:A.4744
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)