Object number
85/1
Description
A slater's axe, 'chopper' or 'zax', used for trimming slates to size and pecking holes for nails. Straight blade with a spike on the back edge.
A slater's axe, also called a 'chopper' or 'zax', used for trimming slates to size and pecking holes for nails. It has a straight blade with a spike on the back edge and a wooden handle.
Physical description
1 slater's axe; wood and metal [steel]; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Recorder: JMB // Date: 25.3.85 // Description: Steel tool with straight blade and spike on the back edge. It has a wooden handle. // Inscription not clear. // Dimensions: Length of blade 28 cm (11 inches) // Total length 41.0 cm // Associated information: Probably made in Sheffield. // It is similar to the slater’s hatched shown in the Skelton catalogue. // References: …'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1496.tif - High resolution image
