Object number
54/708
Description
This is a hand-forged felling axe of the Sussex type, for felling trees. It originally came from Eridge Green in East Sussex. It was made by a blacksmith who demonstrated at the R. A. & E. Show, Windsor, in 1939.
Physical description
1 felling axe: wood; metal
Archival history
54/415–416 and 54/704–707 were presented to the Museum by the Royal Forestry Society as permanent loans. 54/417–419, 54/708, 55/279–280, 55/454–457 and 56/131 were presented to the Museum by Mr R. C. B. Gardner (of the Royal Forestry Society), either as gifts or as permanent loans. 55/279 was returned to Mr Gardner in 1962.
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1949-12-31
Production period
Twentieth century, first half
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_722.tif - High resolution image
