Name/TitleShort Swan-Necked Hoe
About this objectThis has a half-moon shaped blade, a handle and ferrule. The neck is square in section. There are remnants of a paper label with lettering.
Medium and MaterialsBlade made of steel.
Handle made of ash.
Ferrule made of iron.
Remnants of label made of paper.
Inscription and MarksInscription: branded: handle: the initials 'F.G.', in two places.
Inscription: label:...ER... ...AL... …& SONS, TH... ...STEEL...(BIR)MINGHA(M).
MeasurementsHandle: 7 inches (including ferrule 7/8 inch)
Neck: 9 1/4 inches (round curve)
Blade: 5 3/4 inches x 2 inches (deep, at centre)
Object numberSTMEA:A.4747
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
