Object number
57/234
Description
This fish spear was used by the Haines family in Burnham Overy, who owned boats for hire. It was used to catch fish by plunging it into the sand, either in water too deep for wading or for use along the water's edge. The barbs on the fork retain the fish whilst the spear is lifted from the water. It is thought to date from c. 1945.
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'See accompanying enquiry form. // Used in creeks at Burnham Overy [?], Norfolk. Probably 10-12 years old. // [pencil sketch] // Age // New part made July 1957 Old part not known, but probably 10-12 years. // Who made it and where? // New fork made by blacksmith Mr F CHANDLER at LONGLANDS HOLKHAM NORFOLK. // Who used it and where? // Old fork used in creeks at Burnham Overy [?] Norfolk mainly by the HAINES family who own boats for hire. // How was it used (if not obvious) // Used by plunging into sand under water too deep for wading or for use along waters edge by people not wishing to enter the water. // Any other information // The barbs on fork retain the fish while lifting it from water. Fish removed by turning to position it [?]'
Production date
1945 - 1947
Object name
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2254.tif - High resolution image
