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This is an iron well hook, which has two prongs one pierces the end of the other hooked prong. This hook was used for fixing a bucket to, to collect water from the well. This hook came to the museum as part of the Sharp collection.

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 - ‘WELL HOOK // SERVICES Water // SHARP COLLECTION // IRON [pencil drawing].’