Seed drill
The Aero Broadcast Seed Sower
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
1800 - 1899
Materials
wood, metal, canvas, paint
Measurements
180 x 970 x 500 mm
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Hafod y Llan, Gwynedd
NT 1688810
Summary
Seed drill. A fiddle seed drill. The wooden body is painted red with the text painted in black " THE AERO, REGD BROADCAST SEED SOWER D.L.K. Complete with wooden bow, canvas shoulder srap and bag.
Provenance
Part of the collection of agricultural tools indigenous to Hendy, Hafod Y Llan. Hafod Y Llan property and contents were purchased by the National Trust on 1st November 1998. The public appeal to raise money to purchase the estate was led by Sir Anthony Hopkins, who gave the first donation.
Marks and inscriptions
On side of drill: THE AERO / REGD / BROADCAST / SEE SOWER / D.L.K
Makers and roles
The Aero Broadcast Seed Sower, manufacturer