Name/TitlePotato fork
About this objectThis fork was used to harvest potatoes. It has 8 circular sectioned iron bars running the length of the fork and wider, rectangular bars at each end and in the centre. All these are secured by rivets. The handle is secured in a socket by 2 long rivets.
MakerBlades Co.
Maker RoleMaker
Medium and MaterialsMade of iron with a wooden handle
Inscription and MarksOn the top face of the socket is the maker's name, "Blades Co."
MeasurementsTotal length: 3 feet 6 inches
Width of fork: 11 inches (top), 1 foot 1 inch (end)
Maximum depth of fork: 1 foot 1 1/2 inches
Object numberSTMEA:A.5133
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
