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 55319
Summary
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. 15.