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This is a hay tester, which was used to determine the cubical contents of a portion of hay. The metal rods screw together, and are inserted point first into the hay. A small portion can be withdrawn by the hook in the head. This item came to the collection as part of the Sharp Collection.

hay tester: metal

The Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment was compiled by Reverend C. J. Sharp at Wonersh, Surrey. Reverend Sharp died in 1967 and the Museum acquired the Collection for £60 in 1968., MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘Hay tester // Livestock feeding // Sharp Collection // Iron [pencil drawing]’