Straight browse hook
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
circa 1888 - circa 1916
Materials
Steel, Wood
Measurements
414 mm (Length)52 mm (W)38 mm (W)
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Finch Foundry, Devon
NT 55318
Summary
Straight browse hook - Semi-circular formed blade and uni-facially edged. The primary function is for trimming briar. The tool is fairly lightweight and can be used easily in restricted areas. A wooden handle is fitted to the graduated metal tang. The tool is stamped with the Finch Bros. Features in the Finch Bros tool catalogue, item no. 16.
Provenance
Transferred to the Trust from North Dartmoor Museums Association 1994 - OKMDL number 1991.303.1