Thatcher’s hook. With iron blade and grooved wooden handle. The handle is cylindrical with a rounded terminal, it flares slightly at the top. There are four incised bands. The blade is curved, the inside edge is the cutting edge. There are fine serrations along the cutting edge. [AB [OPS Move] 7/12/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Thatcher’s hook. With iron blade and grooved wooden handle. The handle is cylindrical with a rounded terminal, it flares slightly at the top. There are four incised bands. The blade is curved, the inside edge is the cutting edge. There are fine serrations along the cutting edge. [AB [OPS Move] 7/12/2016]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England Oxfordshire
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector F.H. Bateman; PRM source F.H. Bateman
Date / Period: Date made: Circa 1880
Date collected: By 1984
Acquisition information: Donated: 22/06/1984
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Process Turned, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Depth: max 33 mm, Width: max 220 mm, Length: max 390 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1984.13.1

Search terms: Tool, Dwelling, Hook

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