Early iron sickle

Early iron sickle

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Early iron sickle
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Early iron sickle

The sickle was the earliest implement for reaping corn, having been in use several thousands of years B.C. The earliest type was the crescent-shaped flint fitted into a bone or wooden handle. By Saxon times in England, the better balanced iron sickle was known and has changed little since then.

Details

Category:
Agricultural Engineering
Object Number:
1933-331
Materials:
iron and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall (laid flat): 55 mm x 500 mm x 250 mm, 0.24 kg
type:
sickle
credit:
Rice, R.G.