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This is a brushwood fork. The handle is rough with the bark still present, where it splits to form the hand piece it is bound by a green metal band. There are 3 tines with slightly flattened points. The 2 outer tines continue above their cross bar and curve over to catch the brushwood.This came to the museum as part of the Sharp collection.
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1 fork: metal, wood
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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 Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Fork (brush wood) // Donor: Rev C. J. Sharp, Wonersh // The handle is rough with the bark still present- where it splits to form the hand piece it is bound by a green metal band. There are 3 tines with slightly flattened points. The 2 outer tines continue above their cross bar and curve over to catch the brushwood.’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11595.tif - High resolution image
