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A froe, also known as a fromard, is a tool used like a wedge to split timber lengthways into boards. It consists of an iron blade with a sharp edge at the top, and a round socket into which a wooden handle is fixed at right angles. It is part of the Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment.

1 fromard: wood and metal [iron]; fair condition: handle damaged

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 – ‘FROMARD // 68/139 // CRAFTS Wood // SHARP COLLECTION // Wood. // Iron. // [pencil drawing].’

Wood, Metal, iron