Shovel blade
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
1888 - 1914
Materials
Iron
Measurements
360 mm (Length)260 mm (W)200 mm (W)40 mm (W)44 mm (D)
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Finch Foundry, Devon
NT 55375
Summary
Devon shovel blade - his one piece sub-rectangular shovel blade has the handle socket made out of the same piece of metal. The socket is set at approximately 45 degrees. The blade has a central ridge created by the manufacturing process. The shovel can be considered mult-functional and can be used for shovelling, skimming, for use in cutting through small roots and edging. Features in the Finch Bros catalogue. Appears to be a reject as socket is offset from centre of head.