Mowing machine
Bamford and Sons
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and wood
Measurements
1200 mm (H); 1130 mm (W); 2300 mm (W)
Place of origin
Uttoxeter
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1145501
Summary
Mowing machine; The Royal Mower, manufactured by Bamford and Sons, Uttoxeter. Stamped; Reaping Mowing No.5. A metal framed mowing machine painted red, with two metal-spoked wheels and a protruding driver's seat. A toothed cutting arm is attached by a hinged joint.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Reaping Mowing No.5
Makers and roles
Bamford and Sons, maker