Rick knife - detail
This wrought-iron rick knife is typical in form - a large blade with handle attached at one end. The cylindrical wooden handle has a multiple reeded ornament and the blade is stamped with the maker's ...
Screwdriver
This wrought-iron screwdriver has beech handle with a brass ferule. At one time it was believed to have been designed as a trade sign, but the screwdriver shows signs of wear through use. It is a London ...
Sheep-shearer's bench
This is an oak and pine bench with a tapering seat, designed for sheep shearing. It has four splayed legs, with a space on the end for hanging shears. It comes from the late 19th century. Height 312mm, ...
Sheep-shears
These iron sheep-shears fit into the end of the sheep-shearer's bench. They are indistinctly stamped: W.P. No 11. They are British and date from the late 19th century. Height 315mm, Width 140mm, Depth ...
Three-legged dog toasting fork - side
This is a downhearth polychrome carved wooden dog toaster, on three legs with iron feet. The dog's muzzle is fitted with a twin-tined prong. The toasting fork is English, from the later 18th or early ...
Two lackeys candleholder - side view
This is a carved wooden candleholder, modelled with two figures in servants' clothes, supporting the candle with a yoke on their shoulders. They sit on a carriage with four rough-hewn wheels. Working ...
Wooden bushel
This bushel measure is made like a barrel, with with wooden staves held together by iron bands. It has loop handles on the rim. The bushel is an historic measure which varied according to the material ...
Wooden bushel
This bushel measure is made like a barrel, with with wooden staves held together by iron bands. It has loop handles on the rim. The bushel is an historic measure which varied according to the material ...
Wooden ladle
This wooden ladle is painted with a dark varnish. It is possibly Welsh, from the 19th century. Height 750mm, Width 155mm, Depth 72mm