70/275

This is an iron casting, a solid iron oblong. It has one straight side and tapering to opposite side. This casting may belong with 70/275 to form a mould for a hoe or share. This came to the museum as part of the Reeves collection.

1 casting: metal

MERL Miscellaneous note, Greta Bertram, 10 March 2014 – The Reeves Collection was donated by R. & J. Reeves and Son Ltd. of Bratton Iron Works near Westbury, Wiltshire. The firm, which manufactured agricultural machinery, was well-established by 1849, and went into final receivership in 1970, when the Collection was donated to MERL. Bratton Iron Works was demolished in 1973. A detailed list of all of the objects in the Collection can be found in the accession file for 70/235. Records relating to the firm can be found in the MERL Archives, reference TR REE., MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Casting // Industries // Reeves // Description: Solid iron casting with similar shape to 60/274 but without the bolts or handles. Inscription: RRS. Dimensions: 18x13x5-8cm // 70/274 + 275 May belong together to form a mould for a hoe or share.’