Name/TitleBeet/Root hook
About this objectThis hook was used to harvest roots or beets. Curvature is slight, and bevelled for right-handed user. It was used c.19th/20th century.
Medium and MaterialsThis has a steel blade and an ash handle.
Inscription and MarksBlade is stamped TBC No. 73
MeasurementsHandle with ferrule: 5 5/8 inches
Ferrule: 3/8 inch
Blade (round curve): 1 foot 1 inch
Cutting edge: 8 3/4 inches
Hook projecting: 2 3/4 inches
Object numberSTMEA:A.5199
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
