Gardening Tool

This tool at Smith’s Tavern is unknown as to name or use.  It may have been used to hand furrow soil and/or be part of the processing of seed planting.  It is made of cast iron and appears to be handmade by a blacksmith. It is uniquely hinged with two forks of three tines.

 

If anyone does know more about this particular tool, please email the Historical Society with this much needed information.

 

Reference:  None

Catalog Items:

Item T253

Location:	Panel 12
Length:	42 cm
Width:	12 cm
Height:	9 cm
Weight:	1442 g