Ratchet
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, Iron
Measurements
1303 x 180 x 40 mm
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Blickling Hall, Norfolk
NT 356748
Summary
Ratchet or clamp. Grooved wooden bar with notches at regular intervals and 5 drilled holes. At top of bar is a block with a wooden hand screw. Below is a shaped block with a metal-lined grooved slot which fits into the groove on the main bar. The block is attached to an iron strap which fits into the notches on the main bar.