Name/TitleFuller (bottom)
About this objectThis tool was used for making cross-type pattern for decoration on the end of the "Steelyards" (arms) on Smyth drills. The steelyards would then be tapped twice on this tool. This was the only job for which this tool was used at James Smyth & Sons Ltd.
The bottom of the Fuller head is marked with two dots, spaced slightly apart on a horizontal line. This is the mark of the blacksmith who made and used the tool.
James Smyth (1775-1843) was a Peasenhall Wheelwright, who, with his brother James, went into business to develop, what became known as the "Suffolk Seed Drill". The company was very successful selling their seed drills all over the world by the later years of the 19th century. They continued trading into the 20th century and were eventually bought out by Ransomes of Ipswich.
Medium and MaterialsIron
MeasurementsL: 173mm
W: 55mm
Depth: 45mm
Object numberSTMEA:A.5346
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
