Paddle lever
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cast iron
Measurements
120 mm (Width); 200 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25246.2.3
Summary
Cast iron circular paddle with cut out areas to fit inside bowl of watering trough NT 25246.2.1. Paddle would have been hinged on a spring mechanism and when depressed would have released water into the bowl. Still in situ in bowl. Right-hand paddle.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.