Gorse mill
Thomas Jones
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cast iron, Wood
Measurements
1235 x 980 mm; 710 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Carmarthen
Order this imageCollection
Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion
NT 552015
Summary
Chaff cutter - A tall object that stands on four curved cast iron legs. One large fly wheel painted red has two cutting blades attached to it. This is turned by a gear mechanism which turns two toothed cogs. There are two levers to adjust the speed labelled 'stop 3/8' and 'reverse 3/4'. The majority of the object is painted pea green.
Provenance
Purchased as part of Geler Jones Collection in 1994.
Makers and roles
Thomas Jones, manufacturer