Swan necked hoe head
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
circa 1888 - circa 1914
Materials
Steel
Measurements
190 mm (Length)197 mm (W)21 mm (D)33 mm (D)
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Finch Foundry, Devon
NT 55307
Summary
Swan necked hoe head - The blade and neck are formed by hammering out two flat sections, the blade is then shaped through hammering and cutting, the handle socket is created by shaping around a circular handle. The blade is then finished by grinding and edging. The area between the blade and socket is known as the neck, this example has a round sectioned neck, the 'S' type shape of the neck is the reasoning behind the name. See also 55306. Features in the Finch Bros. tool catalogue, item no. 26.
Provenance
not known, assumed to be indigenous to the site