N° d'objet
69/157
Créateur
Description
This is a hand operated hay rake. This example was manufactured by Pilters, which was a French agricultural engineers established around 1865. Pilters began to export to Britain around 1900, when it is believed this rake was used. The rake was used at Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset.
Historique d'archive
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘HAY RAKE (Hand operated) // Harvesting // Made by PILTERS. French agricultural engineers, exported to Britain around 1900. 1907 Implement and Machinery Review. March 1st 1907 32 Obit notice of Mr Rober Pilter. Firm est c. 1865/70. Example used in Somerset- around the turn of the century. Mrs E. Troutt, Bishops Lydeard, Tinton. Iron Diam 63cm 2 wheels originally painted red and blue. Measurements: Length 1.7m Handle 1.2m long, Crossbar 27cm. Hand operated with wooden handle.’, MERL Miscellaneous note – David Phillips May 1979 ‘Hay Rake, Pilter: Pilters began importing their good into England after the 1st World War. Their English offices were at 8-10 Hardwidge St. Snowfields, Bermondsey, London, SE1. They exhibited regularly at the Smithfield Show (whode catalogues we do not have) but not at the Royal Show (whose catalogues we do have). Their factory was at Nevers and their head offices in Paris.’
Lieu de création
Nevers
Nom d'objet
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