N° d'objet
73/180
Description
This is 'The Perfection Aero Sower' fiddle. The seed box and frame is painted red. There is an upright support at back, right side of box holding canvas shoulder strap. Hesian bag patched in two places. Seed apertine inside box adjusts by means of lever on left hand side of fiddle.
Historique d'archive
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Fiddle // Inscription: The “Perfection” Aero Sower // Mr George Benney, Lower Peripol, Mawrian Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall // Description: Seed box and frame: wood, painted red. Upright support at back, right side of box holding canvas shoulder strap. Hesian bag patched in two places. Seed apertine inside box adjusts by means of lever on left hand side of fiddle. Raised caps. 1 to 10 on bar beneath lever. Metal dispersal disc with six raised fins beneath aperture, revolved by action of wooden bow and leather strip. Purchased by donor at a sale near St Austell’
Nom d'objet
Document électronique
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