Swan necked hoe head
Finch Bros.
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
circa 1891 - circa 1960
Materials
Iron
Measurements
213 mm (Length)197 mm (W)28 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Sticklepath
Order this imageCollection
Finch Foundry, Devon
NT 55357
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. Stamped with the Finch Bros. logo. Features in the Finch Bros. tool catalogue.
Provenance
Made by Finch Bros.
Makers and roles
Finch Bros., maker