Seed sower
J. Robinson & Sons
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, Wood
Measurements
830 x 470 mm; 1540 mm (L)
Place of origin
Leeds
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East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire
NT 201015
Summary
Horse drawn seed or root drill. The front concave roller creates a ridge, the metal blade creates a drill along the ridge, and the rod attachment to the front roller turns a wheel inside the seed box dropping the seed at intervals. The shallow concave rear roller covers the drill and levels the ridge. Plate on the lid of the seed box reads J. Robinson and Sons, Leeds SGA.
Marks and inscriptions
On lid of seed box: Plate reads: 'J Robinson and Sons of Leeds S.G.A'
Makers and roles
J. Robinson & Sons, agricultural equipment manufacturer