Untitled
Hardy Brothers Ltd
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and textile
Measurements
28 x 590 mm; 1110 mm (L)
Place of origin
Alnwick
Order this imageCollection
Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire
NT 869379
Summary
Landing net - anglers fishing net to land a catch. Marked MADE BY HARDY BROS LTD, ALNWICK, ENGLAND on the metal part of the handle. Handle is brown wood with brass cap at end to fit extension handle, not present. The other end has a brass swivel in a closed V-shape and either side is a pivoted aluminium arm which supports the brown knotted netting. By turning the handle over the net can be opened for use or closed for transportation. There is also a hook/latch at the net end of the handle.
Makers and roles
Hardy Brothers Ltd, maker