Chicory Devil, 1870's approximate

Historical information

Chicory Devil made by Dinny Justice who was a Blacksmith on Phillip Island.

Physical description

Hand forged Iron Tool for chicory harvesting by hand. 1050mm long with a blade 370mm x 50mm sharpened at the end. Footrest protruding 90mm - 100mm each side of the shaft at the top of the blade. Handle loop at top of shaft 130mm x 77mm.

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